Sony A7R IV vs Sony WX80

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony A7R IV and Sony WX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was unveiled 6 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A7R IV scores vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7R IV has external 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R IV versus the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and WX80 is 62 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A7R IV will result in greater detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.