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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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
  • Released October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R III was released 6 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A7R III scores vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony HX7V

 A7R III HX7V 
IntroducedOctober 2017July 2011More recent by 77 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A7R III

 HX7V A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony HX7V

 A7R III HX7V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III offers external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the HX7V.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and HX7V is 63 and 92 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and HX7V.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R III because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R III will show extra detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A7R III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
high MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
74
good battery (650 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high MP (42 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony HX7V
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 gr (1.45 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery type 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $2,800 $499