Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5
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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
- Previous Model is Sony A7R II
- Later Model is Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R III versus Sony WX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7R III was revealed 7 years after the WX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7R III matches up versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony WX5
A7R III | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | October 2017 | July 2010 | More modern by 89 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 461k | Clearer screen (+979k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A7R III
WX5 | A7R III |
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Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony WX5
A7R III | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III has got 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) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7R III versus Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R III compared to the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and WX5 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and WX5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R III will offer greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A7R III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-10-25 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 657 gr (1.45 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3523 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at launch | $2,800 | $250 |