Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-7

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was introduced 7 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A7R IV matches up versus the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A7R IV versus the NEX-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and NEX-7 is 62 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and NEX-7.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will show extra detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.