Sony A7 III vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are matching up the Sony A7 III vs Sony HX100V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was released 6 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A7 III scores against the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 III has physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 III vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7 III and the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and HX100V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and HX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7 III due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7 III will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A7 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.