Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R IV versus Sony QX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 5 years later than the QX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A7R IV scores against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV provides external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R IV versus Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV compared to the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and QX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV should have a benefit in sensor technology.