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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 5 years after the WX220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A7R IV grades versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony WX220

 A7R IV WX220 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2014More modern by 66 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A7R IV

 WX220 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX220

 A7R IV WX220 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV features exterior dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R IV compared to the WX220.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and WX220 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and WX220.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with more detail having an extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
88
focusing manually
megapixel count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
74
great battery (670 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (670 per charge)
2 card slots
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-16 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9504 x 6336 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 567 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,498 $198