Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX10V

Here, we are comparing the Sony A7R IV versus Sony HX10V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 7 years after the HX10V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7R IV scores vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV has physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV vs the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and HX10V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and HX10V.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will result in greater detail having an extra 43MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger A7R IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.