Sony A7 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony A7 III: 650 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95: 242 g
- Sensor size: Sony A7 III: 35.6 x 23.8 mm ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Sony A7 III: 6026 x 4017 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95: 4920 x 3699
- Max. video mode: Sony A7 III: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95: 3840x2160 (30p/24p)
- Battery: Sony A7 III: NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95: Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Sony A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | A7 III | Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 |
| Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm | 102 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm |
| Weight | 650 g | 242 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 6026 x 4017 | 4920 x 3699 |
| Crop factor | 1.01 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 25.3 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 18.2 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| ISO | 100-25600 (expandable to 50 - 204800) | Auto, 80-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | — |
| AF phase-detection points | 693 | — |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 10 fps | — |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | — |
| Rated stops | 5 stops | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, MS Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 610 shots | — |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 710 shots | — |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f3.5 - f6.4 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f19.7 - f36 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 30x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 5 cm |