Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Updated by Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
- New Model is Sony RX100 V
Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A7S was brought out 14 months before the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A7S grades against the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony RX100 IV
A7S | RX100 IV | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A7S
RX100 IV | A7S | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | April 2014 | Newer by 14 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony RX100 IV
A7S | RX100 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S has outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7S versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A7S compared to the RX100 IV.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S and RX100 IV is 77 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and RX100 IV.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A7S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony A7S vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-04-06 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 409600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 16.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 489g (1.08 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 3702 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 280 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,998 | $898 |