Sony A7R III vs Sony S930

Let's look closer at the Sony A7R III versus Sony S930, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was announced 8 years after the S930 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A7R III matches up vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III features physical 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R III vs the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and S930 is 63 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and S930.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7R III should have a benefit in sensor tech.