Canon A1100 IS vs Sony A7 IV

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS vs Sony A7 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and A7 IV (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 13 years earlier than the A7 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A1100 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS scores versus the A7 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the A7 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and A7 IV is 93 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and A7 IV.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 IV will provide greater detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.