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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
  • Released July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Updated by Sony A7R V
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was launched 7 years later than the W620 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7R IV scores vs the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W620

 A7R IV W620 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2012More recent by 92 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A7R IV

 W620 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W620

 A7R IV W620 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV features outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV versus the W620.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and W620.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
Portrait photography with Sony W620
88
manual focus
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
56
lighter than average (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony W620
74
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
Landscape photography with Sony W620
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-16 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9504 x 6336 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 567 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 Dual Single
Price at release $3,498 $102