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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was introduced 5 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7R IV matches up vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony WX350

 A7R IV WX350 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2014Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A7R IV

 WX350 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX350

 A7R IV WX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV provides external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R IV versus the WX350.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and WX350 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and WX350.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will resolve greater detail using its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
88
focusing manually
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
37
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R IV
Street photography with Sony WX350
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony WX350
74
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-07-16 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 567 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,440k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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. -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $3,498 $270