Sony A7R vs Sony WX50

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A7R versus Sony WX50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R was manufactured 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A7R scores versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R features external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R compared to the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R and WX50 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R will give you greater detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger A7R will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.