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Sony A7R III vs Sony W810

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A7R III versus Sony W810, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W810 (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was revealed 3 years after the W810 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A7R III matches up vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony W810

 A7R III W810 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2014Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A7R III

 W810 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony W810

 A7R III W810 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R III versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A7R III against the W810.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and W810 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and W810.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will give more detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger A7R III provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R III
Street photography with Sony W810
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R III
Sports photography with Sony W810
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
74
great battery life (650 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
41
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
32
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-10-25 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264
Mic 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 657 gr (1.45 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $2,800 $100