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Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was released 6 years after the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7R IV matches up vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony TX30

 A7R IV TX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2019July 2013More modern by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1229kClearer display (+211k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A7R IV

 TX30 A7R IV 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX30

 A7R IV TX30 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A7R IV versus the TX30.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and TX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and TX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R IV will show extra detail as a result of its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
88
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
38
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (670 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
34
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony TX30
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-07-16 2013-07-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 567 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) -
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $3,498 $230