Sony A7R III vs Sony W560
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
- Released October 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
- Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony A7R III vs Sony W560, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W560 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7R III was brought out 6 years after the W560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7R III scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony W560
A7R III | W560 | |||
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Announced | October 2017 | January 2011 | Newer by 83 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A7R III
W560 | A7R III |
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Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony W560
A7R III | W560 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III offers external 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the W560.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and W560 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and W560.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will produce greater detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7R III should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2017-10-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 Possible resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,440 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 657 grams (1.45 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at release | $2,800 | $139 |