Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10
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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Revealed February 2018
- Older Model is Sony A7 II
- Successor is Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony A7 III versus Sony WX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7 III was announced 7 years after the WX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7 III scores vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony WX10
A7 III | WX10 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2011 | More modern by 87 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A7 III
WX10 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony WX10
A7 III | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III offers 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 WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7 III versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 III versus the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and WX10 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and WX10.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 III having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7 III will provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer A7 III should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-02-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $1,998 | $200 |