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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 III was introduced 5 years after the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7 III grades versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony WX300

 A7 III WX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2013More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A7 III

 WX300 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony WX300

 A7 III WX300 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 III enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A7 III against the WX300.

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and WX300 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and WX300.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7 III will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A7 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 III
Sports photography with Sony WX300
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (610 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
73
good battery (610 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (610 per charge)
2 card slots
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-27 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
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 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 693 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,998 $330