Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony A7 III and Sony WX150, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was unveiled 6 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7 III grades vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7 III and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7 III and the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and WX150 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and WX150.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7 III using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 III will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A7 III should have an advantage in sensor tech.