Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV vs Sony Alpha A7R III comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
sony
$898
Large sensor compact
See Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha A7R IIICompare with Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha A7R III
sony
$1694.95
SLR-style mirrorless
See Sony Alpha A7R III full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha A7C Mark IICompare with Sony Alpha A7 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
56
90 out of 160
Sony Alpha A7R III wins
Sony Alpha A7R III
80
128 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Alpha A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) |
| ISO Range | 125 - 12800 | 100 - 32000 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Lens Mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV vs Sony Alpha A7R III
Sensor Size
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 3/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
3
8
1″Full frame
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 5 points
Storage Slots
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 5/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
5
10
12
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 5 points
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 7/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
7
10
70100
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 3 points
Resolution
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 5/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 9/10
5
9
2042
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 4 points
Low Light Performance
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 9/10
1
9
ISO 562ISO 3523
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 8 points
Max ISO Score
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 6/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 7/10
6
7
ISO 12800ISO 32000
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 9/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
9
10
12.6 EV14.7 EV
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
8
10
25 points425 points
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 2 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
8
8
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Burst Speed
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 9/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 7/10
9
7
1610
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV leads by 2 points
Battery Life
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 2/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
2
8
280650
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 6 points
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 5/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 5/10
5
5
2,359k dots3,686k dots
Portability
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 10/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 9/10
10
9
298657
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV leads by 1 point
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
1
8
0 lenses284 lenses
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 7 points
Value for Money
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 10/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
10
8
$898$1694.95
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV leads by 2 points
Durability
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 2/10
1
2
12
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 1 point
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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