Sony A7R IV vs Sony S950

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony S950, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and S950 (10MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 10 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A7R IV scores vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV enjoys physical measurements 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 S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sony A7R IV versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV versus the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and S950 is 62 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and S950.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will resolve more detail having an extra 51MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A7R IV provides a benefit in sensor innovation.