Sony A7R IV vs Sony W230

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W230, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W230 (12MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 10 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable 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 W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A7R IV grades versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV compared to the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and W230 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and W230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with more detail due to its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer A7R IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.