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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
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Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A7R III and Sony WX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The A7R III was launched 4 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7R III matches up vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony WX80

 A7R III WX80 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2013Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A7R III

 WX80 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony WX80

 A7R III WX80 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A7R III and the WX80.

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and WX80 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and WX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R III will provide more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A7R III provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (650 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
74
good battery (650 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (650 shots)
two card slots
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Sony A7R III vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657g (1.45 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 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 Two Single
Price at launch $2,800 $276