Sony A7R IV vs Sony H300

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony H300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and H300 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was brought out 5 years after the H300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A7R IV matches up versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV compared to the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and H300 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and H300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer extra detail having its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A7R IV is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.