Sony A7R vs Sony HX10V

Here is a thorough review of the Sony A7R and Sony HX10V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The A7R was released 24 months later than the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A7R grades against the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R provides outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Sony A7R and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R vs the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and HX10V is 78 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and HX10V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A7R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.