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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 7 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7R IV scores versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony WX150

 A7R IV WX150 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2012Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kSharper screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A7R IV

 WX150 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX150

 A7R IV WX150 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV offers external measurements 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R IV against the WX150.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and WX150 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and WX150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with more detail having an extra 43MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (670 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony WX150
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony WX150
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-16 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 61MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 9504 x 6336 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 240 images
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 feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,498 $300