Sony A7R IV vs Sony A300

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A300 (10MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was brought out 11 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7R IV grades versus the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV vs the A300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and A300 is 62 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and A300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer extra detail having its extra 51MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A7R IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.