Sony A7R vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A7R and Sony WX70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was introduced 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A7R grades vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A7R versus the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and WX70 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R and WX70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R will offer you extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A7R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.