Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
- New Model is Sony RX100 VI

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

The A7S III was revealed 3 years later than the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A7S III grades vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony RX100 V
A7S III | RX100 V | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | October 2016 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1229k | Crisper display (+211k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A7S III
RX100 V | A7S III |
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony RX100 V
A7S III | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S III enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A7S III and the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S III and RX100 V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and RX100 V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent A7S III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Sony A7S III vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2020-07-21 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz XR | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699g (1.54 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $3,499 | $998 |