Sony A7 III vs Sony RX10

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A7 III vs Sony RX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the A7 III (Full frame) and RX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The A7 III was revealed 4 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A7 III grades against the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 III enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 III vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A7 III vs the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and RX10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7 III using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7 III will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A7 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.