Sony A7R IV vs Sony W560

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W560, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W560 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was announced 8 years after the W560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7R IV grades vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has external measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A7R IV and the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and W560 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and W560.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail with its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV should have a benefit in sensor technology.