Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and A7R IV (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 9 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XZ-1 matches up against the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-1 vs the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and A7R IV is 88 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and A7R IV.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail having its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.