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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 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 Max 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  • Superseded the Sony A7R III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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony WX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was introduced 6 years after the WX300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A7R IV scores vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony WX300

 A7R IV WX300 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2013More modern by 78 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A7R IV

 WX300 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX300

 A7R IV WX300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV enjoys outer 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A7R IV versus the WX300.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and WX300 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and WX300.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will result in more detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
88
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
74
great battery (670 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony WX300
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-07-16 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 9504 x 6336 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 567 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,440k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $3,498 $330