Sony A7 III vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A7 III versus Sony WX500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and WX500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was revealed 2 years after the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A7 III matches up against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III provides outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7 III versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 III vs the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and WX500 is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and WX500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 III using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7 III will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A7 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.