Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A7R III was launched 20 months after the HX80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7R III matches up vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A7R III versus the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and HX80.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.