Nikon D810 vs Sony A7R IV

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D810 and Sony A7R IV, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D810 was introduced 6 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D810 grades versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D810 versus the A7R IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and A7R IV is 54 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D810 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7R IV to provide you with more detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.