Sony A7 III vs Sony WX300

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.