Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A7 III was manufactured 4 years after the A7R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A7 III matches up against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III provides physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 III vs the A7R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and A7R is 63 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and A7R.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7R to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A7 III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.