Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony A7R III and Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7R III was brought out 5 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7R III matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony HX200V
A7R III | HX200V | |||
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Released | October 2017 | May 2012 | More recent by 67 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Clearer display (+518k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A7R III
HX200V | A7R III |
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Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony HX200V
A7R III | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
See the Sony A7R III and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R III and the HX200V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and HX200V.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R III due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will provide extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A7R III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-10-25 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,440 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 657 grams (1.45 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3523 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 450 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $2,800 | $480 |