Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX55

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX55, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 8 years after the TX55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A7R IV scores vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV provides outer measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV and the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and TX55 is 62 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and TX55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will render greater detail due to its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A7R IV will have an edge in sensor tech.