Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7R III versus Sony TX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was launched 8 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A7R III matches up vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R III versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R III versus the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and TX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and TX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A7R III will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.