Sony A7 III vs Sony A500

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7 III and Sony A500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A500 (12MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and A500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was unveiled 8 years after the A500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7 III grades against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III features external dimensions 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 A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7 III against the A500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and A500 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and A500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A7 III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.