Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R IV

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was revealed 11 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL30 grades against the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 vs the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with more detail because of its extra 51MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.