Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX1

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A7R IV versus Sony QX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was released 4 years later than the QX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A7R IV matches up vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R IV versus the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and QX1 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and QX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer more detail as a result of its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7R IV should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.