Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7R III and Sony RX100 V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was manufactured 13 months later than the RX100 V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7R III grades vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R III and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and RX100 V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7R III featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R III will show extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.