Sony A7R vs Sony W370

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A7R and Sony W370, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was launched 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R matches up against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A7R versus the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and W370 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and W370.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A7R will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7R provides an advantage in sensor tech.