Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R IV was revealed 7 years after the WX50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7R IV scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV has got external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV against the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and WX50 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail because of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A7R IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.