Sony A7R III vs Sony H20

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony A7R III versus Sony H20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and H20 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and H20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was revealed 8 years after the H20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A7R III scores vs the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III features external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III against the H20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and H20 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R III with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide greater detail because of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A7R III will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.