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Sony A7R III vs Sony W370

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R III vs Sony W370, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was brought out 7 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A7R III grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony W370

 A7R III W370 
LaunchedOctober 2017January 2010Newer by 95 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A7R III

 W370 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony W370

 A7R III W370 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7R III features outer dimensions 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R III versus the W370.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and W370 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and W370.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A7R III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657g (1.45 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $2,800 $230