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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A7R IV and Sony W810, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W810 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was released 5 years after the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7R IV matches up versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W810

 A7R IV W810 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2014Newer by 68 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A7R IV

 W810 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W810

 A7R IV W810 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV vs the W810.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and W810 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and W810.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
Portrait photography with Sony W810
88
manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony W810
74
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
high megapixels (61MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
two card slots
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony W810
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-07-16 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
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 surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 9504 x 6336 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 567 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $3,498 $100