Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 11 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ against the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and A7R IV is 72 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R IV will render greater detail due to its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.