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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A7R III versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R III was launched 21 months prior to the RX100 VII which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7R III matches up vs the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony RX100 VII

 A7R III RX100 VII 
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A7R III

 RX100 VII A7R III 
AnnouncedJuly 2019October 2017More recent by 21 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony RX100 VII

 A7R III RX100 VII 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R III and the RX100 VII.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and RX100 VII is 63 and 88 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and RX100 VII.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R III due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will result in more detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A7R III will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
86
manual focus
resolution is excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
67
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography features
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
74
better than average battery (650 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is excellent (42MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography factors
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (650 shots)
has double storage slots
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
81
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sony A7R III vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2019-07-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
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 42 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 302 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 63
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 3523 418
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,800 $1,298