Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 9 years before the A7R IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the A7R IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and A7R IV is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and A7R IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will offer you extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.