Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was introduced 10 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CL80 scores vs the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the CL80 and the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A7R IV.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL80 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.