Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.