Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX80

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 3 years after the HX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A7R IV matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV has got outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R IV vs the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and HX80 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and HX80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R IV will provide greater detail having an extra 43MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.