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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W610 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was announced 7 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7R IV scores against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W610

 A7R IV W610 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2012More recent by 92 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A7R IV

 W610 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W610

 A7R IV W610 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV compared to the W610.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and W610 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and W610.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will result in greater detail with its extra 47MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger A7R IV is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
excellent resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony W610
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (670 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
74
better than average battery (670 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent resolution (61MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (670 shots)
has double storage slots
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-16 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 567 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665g (1.47 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $3,498 $200