Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
- Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A7 III versus Sony HX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A7 III was manufactured 5 years after the HX200V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A7 III matches up vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony HX200V
A7 III | HX200V | |||
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Released | February 2018 | May 2012 | More modern by 71 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A7 III
HX200V | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony HX200V
A7 III | HX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7 III versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A7 III compared to the HX200V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and HX200V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7 III will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A7 III provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-02-27 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 shots | 450 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Launch price | $1,998 | $480 |