Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was released 6 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-100 grades versus the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 against the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and A7R IV is 63 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will produce more detail as a result of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.