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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push 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
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was released about the same time to the RX100 VII which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A7R IV grades versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony RX100 VII

 A7R IV RX100 VII 
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A7R IV

 RX100 VII A7R IV 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony RX100 VII

 A7R IV RX100 VII 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2019Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV features outer 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 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R IV vs the RX100 VII.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and RX100 VII is 62 and 88 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography details
Sony RX100 VII Street photography details
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (670 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (302g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery pack (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
65
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competitors (302g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-16 2019-07-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 852.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9504 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 567 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665g (1.47 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 63
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 3344 418
Other
Battery life 670 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $3,498 $1,298