Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX9V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was brought out 8 years after the HX9V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7R IV grades against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV offers outer 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV versus the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and HX9V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and HX9V.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail having its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV will have an edge in sensor technology.