Sony A7R IV vs Sony W530

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.