Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W620
A7R IV | W620 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2012 | More recent by 92 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A7R IV
W620 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W620
A7R IV | W620 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |