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Sony Alpha A7R IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Sony Alpha A7R IV
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha A7R IV, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on July 16, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102800. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.9 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 61 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 567 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 670 shots per charge with the included NP-FZ100 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Camera summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III, made by Sony, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on May 15, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 25 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 320 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 567 | 25 |
Connectivity |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 26.0 | 22.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 3344.0 | 495.0 |
| DXO overall score | 99.0 | 67.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | July 16, 2019 | May 15, 2014 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large sensor compact |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $2,699.00 | $748.00 |
| model | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Predecessor model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Successor model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
Lense |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | - |
| Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 284 | - |
Other features |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
No |
| Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | n/a |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | n/a |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Battery life | 670 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm | 102 x 58 x 41mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 665 grs | 290 grs |
Screen |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
No |
Sensor |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Max boosted ISO | 102800 | - |
| Max image resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 61 | 20 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1″ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Headphone port | Yes |
No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 1,440k dots |