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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
  • Launched July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was released 13 months after the RX100 VA making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7R IV grades vs the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony RX100 VA

 A7R IV RX100 VA 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2018More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1440k1229kClearer display (+211k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A7R IV

 RX100 VA A7R IV 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony RX100 VA

 A7R IV RX100 VA 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV provides external 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 RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R IV versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A7R IV and the RX100 VA.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R IV
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (670 shots)
has phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
74
good battery power (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
76
lighter than competition in class (299g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
66
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging advice
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
81
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
does not have mic socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-16 2018-07-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9504 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102800 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 567 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $3,498 $998