Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was introduced 11 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL720 scores vs the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL720 and the A7R IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL720 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.