Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XG-1 scores against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 compared to the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and A7R IV is 66 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and A7R IV.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older XG-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.