Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Garmin
30 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
Sony
93 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Travel
Photography
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Video
Streaming
Youtube
Specifications
| Garmin Varia RCT715 | Sony Alpha a7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | — | full-frame |
| Megapixels | — | 42.400001525878906 MP★ |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 12 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | — | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Sony Alpha a7R III Black 2017
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7R III
Scores 93 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
