Sony A7R III vs Sony W230

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A7R III vs Sony W230, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W230 (12MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was introduced 8 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A7R III scores versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7R III has exterior dimensions 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 W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and W230 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and W230.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R III having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will provide more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A7R III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.