Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was revealed 11 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL820 scores against the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL820 against the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL820 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail because of its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.