Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Announced February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- Renewed by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Superseded the Sony RX100 V
- Successor is Sony RX100 VII
Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony A7 III and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively similar but the A7 III (Full frame) and RX100 VI (1") use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A7 III was unveiled 3 months before the RX100 VI which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7 III matches up versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony RX100 VI
A7 III | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A7 III
RX100 VI | A7 III | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony RX100 VI
A7 III | RX100 VI | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | June 2018 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 III has got external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7 III and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A7 III versus the RX100 VI.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and RX100 VI is 63 and 88 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and RX100 VI.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-27 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 lbs) | 301g (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,998 | $1,198 |