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Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Sony A7
(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
Sony A7 III
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A7 III

 A7 A7 III 
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A7

 A7 III A7 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 49 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A7 III

 A7 A7 III 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A7 Street photography factors
Sony A7 III Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than others (474 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (610 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography info
Sony A7 III Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (474 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery life (610 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 III Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
35
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than others (474g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony A7 III
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Alpha A7 III
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