Sony A7R IV vs Sony H200

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A7R IV vs Sony H200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was revealed 6 years after the H200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A7R IV scores versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV enjoys physical measurements 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 H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV and the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and H200 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and H200.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give you more detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A7R IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.