Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was introduced 8 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R IV grades against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV has exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A7R IV compared to the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and WX10 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and WX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV should have a benefit in sensor technology.