Sony Alpha 7R IV vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7R IVCyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
      MSRP$3500 (body only)$1499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.7 x 23.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels62.5 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels61.0 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,80064 - 25,600
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode 4/16 shots
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      ProcessorBIONZ XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution9504 x 63365472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard)Extra fine, standard, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points56725
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom25x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.4 - 4.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance3 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps14.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 61 MP for up to 68 Frames (JPEG)Up to 14 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync.
      Auto
      fill-flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      off
      Flash Range10.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC TerminalWireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      DxO Low Light ISO3344472
      DxO Color Depth26.023.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.812.6
      DxO Overall Score9970
      Video Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Dimensions129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07")133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.0")
      Weight (inc. batteries)665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz)1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.1 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.04 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FW50
      Battery Life670 shots420 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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