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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 III was launched 5 months later than the A7R III which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7 III scores against the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A7R III

 A7 III A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A7 III

 A7R III A7 III 
Display resolution1440k922kCrisper display (+518k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A7R III

 A7 III A7R III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018October 2017Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 III features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A7 III against the A7R III.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and A7R III is 63 and 63 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and A7R III.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A7R III to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
84
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (610 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery life (610 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (610 per charge)
has dual storage slots
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7 III
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony A7R III
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-27 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 693 425
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 657 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 100
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 14.7
DXO Low light score 3730 3523
Other
Battery life 610 pictures 650 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,998 $2,800