Sony A7S III vs Sony HX7V

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A7S III vs Sony HX7V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S III was launched 9 years after the HX7V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A7S III grades versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7S III Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S III features physical dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A7S III vs the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S III and HX7V is 61 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and HX7V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7S III due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A7S III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.