Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A7R IV

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RZ10 was introduced 9 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RZ10 matches up versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions 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 differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 vs the A7R IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and A7R IV is 92 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RZ10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail using its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.