Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA7 IIIRX100 VII
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7m3
  • dsc-rx100m7
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20182019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127102
Width (mm)7443
Height (mm)9658
Weight (g)945302
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7 IISony RX100 VI
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony Exmor RS
Effective megapixels (MP)24.220.1
Sensor format35mm1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)847.28116.16
Sensor width (mm)35.613.2
Sensor height (mm)23.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.932.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score96-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,730-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2544 x 2544(6.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.920
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1244x420
  • 1292x436
  • 1824x1026
  • 1824x616
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 912x308
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,000
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compatible
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 15 elements in 12 groups, including 4 AA (advanced aspherical) and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 70.0024.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 70.009.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.58
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)408
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image areaFast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 357 PDAF points, 425 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterPop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.22
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1813
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., HighlightMulti Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure DifferenceScene modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash range description-Auto ISO: Approx. 0.4m to 5.9m (1.31 ft. to 19.35 ft.) (W) / Approx. 1.0 m to 3.1m (3.28 ft. to 10.17 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memorySlot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with 4k support
  • multi-terminal micro usb port supports optional wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.4
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.51
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.920
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)163169
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.720
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3377
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.720
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3077
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.17
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Startup time (s)1.71.8
Play -> record time (s)0.91.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)710260
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)610240
Battery life, video (minutes)11540
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software-
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit



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