Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push 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
- Revealed October 2017
- Previous Model is Sony A7R II
- Renewed by Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony A7R III and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") provide different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe A7R III was manufactured 2 months later than the RX10 IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7R III matches up versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony RX10 IV
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A7R III
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Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony RX10 IV
A7R III | RX10 IV | |||
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Revealed | October 2017 | September 2017 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1440k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Check the Sony A7R III and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R III versus the RX10 IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and RX10 IV is 63 and 52 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and RX10 IV.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R III because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-10-25 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface 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 pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 657 grams (1.45 lbs) | 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
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 shots | 400 shots |
Battery style | 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 | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $2,800 | $1,698 |