Sony A7S III vs Sony WX70

Below, we are comparing the Sony A7S III versus Sony WX70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A7S III was unveiled 8 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7S III grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7S III comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7S III versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7S III versus the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7S III and WX70 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S III with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX70 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer A7S III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.