Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX10

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was announced 5 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A7R IV scores against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV provides outside 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 QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A7R IV compared to the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and QX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A7R IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.