Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX100V

Below, we are comparing the Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 8 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the A7R IV grades vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV has 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV against the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and TX100V is 62 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and TX100V.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer greater detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A7R IV provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.