Sony A7 III vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony A7 III versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the A7 III (Full frame) and RX10 II (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7 III was launched 2 years later than the RX10 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A7 III grades vs the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7 III versus Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A7 III versus the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and RX10 II is 63 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and RX10 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7 III due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A7 III will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A7 III will have an advantage in sensor tech.