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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
  • Launched October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and RX10 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A7R III was launched 3 years after the RX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A7R III scores vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony RX10

 A7R III RX10 
LaunchedOctober 2017March 2014Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution1440k1290kClearer screen (+150k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony A7R III

 RX10 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony RX10

 A7R III RX10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III has physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R III compared to the RX10.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and RX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7R III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
excellent resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R III
Sports photography with Sony RX10
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
weather proofing
good battery life (420 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography details
Sony RX10 Travel photography details
74
great battery pack (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
excellent resolution (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good battery life (420 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 Landscape photography information
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (650 shots)
two card slots
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (420 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony RX10
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-10-25 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash options Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 69
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 12.6
DXO Low light score 3523 474
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 420 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
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 One
Retail price $2,800 $698