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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony QX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was brought out 4 years later than the QX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7R IV matches up versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony QX30

 A7R IV QX30 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2014Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1440k0kClearer display (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A7R IV

 QX30 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony QX30

 A7R IV QX30 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV and the QX30.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and QX30 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and QX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
39
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography features
Sony QX30 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony QX30
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (670 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
Sony QX30 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (670 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is amazing (61MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
boasts touch focus
good MP (20MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX30 Landscape photography highlights
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
40
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
Sony QX30 Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2019-07-16 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9504 x 6336 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665g (1.47 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $3,498 $348