Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX300

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 6 years after the HX300 which is a fairly significant gap 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A7R IV scores against the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV offers outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV and the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and HX300 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and HX300.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer A7R IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.