Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX200V

Let's look much closer at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony TX200V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was released 7 years after the TX200V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A7R IV grades versus the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV offers external measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV compared to the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and TX200V is 62 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.