Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100
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![Sony Alpha A7R IV front Sony Alpha A7R IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV/Sony-A7R-IV-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100/Sony-QX100-front.jpg)
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51 Features
44 Overall
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Released July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- New Model is Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Overview
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.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony QX100
A7R IV | QX100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | September 2013 | More recent by 72 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+1440k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A7R IV
QX100 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony QX100
A7R IV | QX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 size comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-QX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Released | 2019-07-16 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 567 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 665 grams (1.47 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3344 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | 200 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $3,498 | $268 |