Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150
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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
- Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony WX150
A7 III | WX150 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A7 III
WX150 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony WX150
A7 III | WX150 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-02-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | 650g (1.43 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,998 | $300 |