Sony A7R IV vs Sony a5000

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony a5000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 5 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A7R IV matches up vs the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R IV against the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and a5000 is 62 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and a5000.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.