Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was revealed 10 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX10 matches up versus the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX10 and the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A7R IV is 80 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail because of its extra 46 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.