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120N vs A7R IV
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the A7R IV is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A7R IV 2019
Best for Landscape, studio, commercial
£2199
list price · used from £1078 at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R IV — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7R IV (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | A7R IVSony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | — | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 61.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | — | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps |
| Battery Life | — | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
A7R IV
Fun & simple
7.2/10
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Portrait
—
8.1/10
Street
—
6.2/10
Travel
—
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
—
7.8/10
Filmmaking
—
6.4/10
Documentary
—
6.9/10
Sports & Action
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7.4/10
Landscape
—
7.9/10
Wildlife
—
7.7/10
Casual
—
4.8/10
Food
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7.4/10
Macro
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6.5/10
Architecture
—
8.1/10
Astrophotography
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6.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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