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Sony A7R III vs Sony A100

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Successor is Sony A550
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A7R III vs Sony A100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A100 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was unveiled 11 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A7R III matches up versus the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A100

 A7R III A100 
RevealedOctober 2017July 2006More recent by 137 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A7R III

 A100 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A100

 A7R III A100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the A100.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and A100 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and A100.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will offer you more detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher A7R III provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
Sony A100 Portrait photography information
86
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R III
Sports photography with Sony A100
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (650 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Sony A100
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (650 shots)
has double storage slots
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A100
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-10-25 2006-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 32000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 gr (1.45 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 61
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 11.2
DXO Low light rating 3523 476
Other
Battery life 650 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,800 $1,000