Olympus 6000 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 6000 versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was introduced 11 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6000 matches up vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 versus the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and A7R IV.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail using its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.