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Sony Alpha A7R V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

Sony Alpha A7R V

Camera summary

The Sony Alpha A7R V, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 26, 2022. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102800. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.9 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 61 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 693 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

7680 x 4320

Expect recording in 7680 x 4320 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-FZ100

The battery of this camera can last up to 600 shots per charge with the included NP-FZ100 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, made by Sony, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on June 10, 2015. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

Sensor

This camera has a Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 25 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-BX1

The battery of this camera can last up to 280 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 693 25

Connectivity

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 26.1 22.9
DXO dynamic range 14.8 12.6
DXO low light ISO 3187.0 562.0
DXO overall score 100.0 70.0

Exposure mode

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
AKA - -
announced Oct. 26, 2022 June 10, 2015
Body type SLR-style mirrorless Large sensor compact
brand Sony Sony
msrp $3,398.00 $898.00
model Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Predecessor model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Successor model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

Lense

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Focal length multiplier 1x -
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 284 -

Other features

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes Yes
Storage slots 2 1
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
No
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. n/a
Flash range no built-in flash n/a
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps 16.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Battery life 600 shots 280 shots
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm 102 x 58 x 41mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 723 grs 298 grs

Screen

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Touch screen
Yes
No

Sensor

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Max boosted ISO 102800 25600
Max image resolution 9504 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 61 20
Sensor size Full frame 1″
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Headphone port
Yes
No
Max video resolution 7680 x 4320 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
No
Video formats MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 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)

Viewfinder

Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 9,440k dots 2,359k dots