Sony A7R III vs Sony HX7V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

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.

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

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.