Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III
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Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released January 2014
- Successor is Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Succeeded the Sony A7 II
- New Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7 was manufactured 5 years before the A7 III which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A7 matches up versus the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A7 III
A7 | A7 III | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 922k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A7
A7 III | A7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2014 | More modern by 49 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A7 III
A7 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 vs the A7 III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7 and A7 III is 78 and 63 respectively.
Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and A7 III.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-22 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 693 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 474g (1.04 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 90 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 2248 | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 610 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
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 | 1 | Dual |
Price at release | $798 | $1,998 |