Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX7V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was revealed 8 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A7R IV grades against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV features 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) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV compared to the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and HX7V is 62 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and HX7V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A7R IV provides an advantage in sensor technology.