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Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10

Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Launched July 2020
  • Superseded the Sony A7S II
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A7S III was brought out 9 years after the WX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A7S III grades vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony WX10

 A7S III WX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2011More modern by 117 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A7S III

 WX10 A7S III 

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony WX10

 A7S III WX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7S III provides outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7S III vs the WX10.

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7S III and WX10 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and WX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7S III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A7S III will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S III Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (600 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7S III
Travel photography with Sony WX10
70
good battery (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12MP)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7S III
Vlogging with Sony WX10
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Sony A7S III vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S III and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha A7S IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-07-21 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 759 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.91x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 699 gr (1.54 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2993 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $3,499 $200