Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A7R III
A7 III | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A7 III
A7R III | A7 III | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Crisper display (+518k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A7R III
A7 III | A7R III | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | October 2017 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |