Sony A7R vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A7R versus Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R was launched 22 months later than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7R grades versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R compared to the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and HX200V is 78 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and HX200V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.