Sony A7R IV vs Sony A450

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A7R IV and Sony A450, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was introduced 9 years later than the A450 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7R IV grades versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV features exterior measurements 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 A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV versus the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and A450 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and A450.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will offer more detail using its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger A7R IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.