Sony A7R III vs Sony W550

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R III vs Sony W550, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W550 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W550 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was unveiled 6 years after the W550 which is quite a significant gap 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 W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7R III scores against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7R III comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R III vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R III vs the W550.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and W550 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and W550.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will give you extra detail having an extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger A7R III will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.