Sony A7 III vs Sony W620

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A7 III and Sony W620, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The A7 III was released 6 years after the W620 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7 III scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7 III and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 III and the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and W620.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A7 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.