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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
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Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A7R III versus Sony HX10V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was unveiled 5 years after the HX10V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7R III matches up vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony HX10V

 A7R III HX10V 
IntroducedOctober 2017February 2012Newer by 69 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k922kCrisper display (+518k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony A7R III

 HX10V A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony HX10V

 A7R III HX10V 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III features outside dimensions 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R III versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A7R III and the HX10V.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and HX10V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and HX10V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will give greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R III
Street photography with Sony HX10V
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (650 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
45
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-10-25 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 gr (1.45 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $2,800 $616