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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W530, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W530 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was announced 8 years later than the W530 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7R IV grades against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W530

 A7R IV W530 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2011More recent by 104 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A7R IV

 W530 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W530

 A7R IV W530 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV has got external 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A7R IV and the W530.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and W530 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and W530.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7R IV will give you more detail with its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
88
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R IV
Street photography with Sony W530
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (670 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony W530
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-16 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 9504 x 6336 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Retail price $3,498 $269