Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V
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Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Superseded the Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7S III was introduced 9 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly significant gap 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 TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7S III grades against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony TX100V
A7S III | TX100V | |||
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Released | July 2020 | January 2011 | More recent by 117 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+211k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A7S III
TX100V | A7S III | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony TX100V
A7S III | TX100V | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A7S III comes with external 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) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A7S III compared to the TX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S III and TX100V is 61 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S III and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7S III having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A7S III will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony A7S III vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-07-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz XR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 409600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699 gr (1.54 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch pricing | $3,499 | $380 |