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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(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
Sony WX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony WX5

 A7R III WX5 
IntroducedOctober 2017July 2010More modern by 89 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A7R III

 WX5 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony WX5

 A7R III WX5 
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).

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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.

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count excellent (42MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
two card slots
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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