Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX30

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony WX30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was manufactured 8 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7R IV scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV offers exterior 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R IV against the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and WX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and WX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV provides an advantage in sensor tech.