Sony A7R III vs Sony W510

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A7R III vs Sony W510, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W510 (12MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was announced 6 years later than the W510 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7R III grades versus the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A7R III against the W510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and W510 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and W510.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R III using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will resolve more detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A7R III will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.