Sony A7R III vs Sony TX5

Following is a thorough review of the Sony A7R III vs Sony TX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was released 7 years after the TX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R III grades versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III features exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A7R III and the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and TX5 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail as a result of its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.