Sony A7 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A7 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A7 (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A7 matches up vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A7 compared to the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7 and RX10 IV is 78 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.