Sony A7R II vs Sony WX30

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A7R II and Sony WX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A7R II was announced 3 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A7R II scores versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R II Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R II provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R II vs the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and WX30 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and WX30.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R II will show extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A7R II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.