Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX100V

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.