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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was announced at a similar time to the A6100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A7R IV scores versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A6100

 A7R IV A6100 
Display resolution1440k922kSharper display (+518k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A7R IV

 A6100 A7R IV 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A6100

 A7R IV A6100 
RevealedJuly 2019August 2019Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV has got external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV vs the A6100.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and A6100 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and A6100.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7R IV will produce greater detail with its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
88
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R IV
Street photography with Sony A6100
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
Sony A6100 Sports photography features
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
75
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
Sony A6100 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
Sony A6100 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
two card slots
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
no image stabilization
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A6100
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Alpha a6100
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-07-16 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9504 x 6336 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 567 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 gr (1.47 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $3,498 $748