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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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
  • Launched July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony HX100V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was introduced 7 years after the HX100V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A7R IV grades against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony HX100V

 A7R IV HX100V 
LaunchedJuly 2019October 2011Newer by 95 months
Display resolution1440k921kSharper display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A7R IV

 HX100V A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX100V

 A7R IV HX100V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV versus the HX100V.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and HX100V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A7R IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (670 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
47
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
25
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (577g)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-07-16 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.70 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $3,498 $429