I present to you the Sony A7 IV , a full frame mirrorless camera with spectacular features that surpasses its predecessor the Sony A7III in practically all areas.
Improvements that make this model one of the best Sony cameras and one of its most advanced models, both for video and photography. For this reason, the same brand presents it as a hybrid camera for both video lovers and photography lovers. Now, will you comply with a note in both fields? Let's see it ?
WHO IS THE SONY A7 IV FOR?
The Sony Alpha 7 IV is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at the advanced hobbyist and even professional who combines photography with video recording.
A very versatile camera that adapts to all situations that we may require of it, with an impressive dynamic range (more than 15 stops), great image quality even at high ISOs and an impressive focusing system with 759 focus points.
These (and other) features make it ideal for portrait, landscape or animal photography, and overall it does everything you could ask of an advanced full-frame mirrorless camera. It also has a completely folding screen, which makes it ideal for all types of photography and video.
Here you can see his presentation video:
FEATURES OF THE SONY A7 IV
The Sony A7 IV is a full frame sensor mirrorless camera. Its backlit 33 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor stands out , which allows high-speed reading, effective noise reduction (100-51,200 expandable to 50-204,800) and magnificent color reproduction.
The sensor provides this mirrorless with another outstanding feature such as its impressive dynamic range of up to 15 stops that I just mentioned above.
This mirrorless adds an ultra-powerful Bionz XR processor (the same one used by your professional cameras) that offers higher performance, better image quality and color reproduction. The impressive processing speed allows continuous capture of more than 800 photos in JPEG+RAW format (at a maximum speed of 10 fps).
Regarding image stabilization, this camera has 5-axis stabilization that allows you to compensate up to 5.5 shutter speed.
Another highlight of the Sony Alpha 7 IV is its impressive focusing speed. It features a fast hybrid phase-detection and contrast-detection AF system that covers 94% of the image area and features 759 phase-detection autofocus points.
Subject tracking is another aspect to highlight of this camera. It has AI technology to detect subjects to follow in real time and an impressive and precise eye detection system for both people and pets and birds.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, this camera is optimized for both photographers and videographers. On video, its performance is spectacular. It stands out, for example, for its recording in 4k up to 30p where it is possible to apply a 7K oversampling of FF that provides an untradetailed 4K, Full HD format at 120p, for 5X slow motion videos or 4K video at 60p at 10bit in Super 35mm format.
Other features in video include: focus map to visualize depth of field, high-precision intelligent stabilization for smoother movements, wind noise reduction, real-time tracking Eye AF, and compatibility with S-Cinetone, Creative Look and S -Log3.
As for the body of this Sony A7 IV, we can highlight its magnesium alloy chassis resistant to dust and moisture, the excellent and improved viewfinder, a 3.68 million-dot Quad-VGA OLED.
The LCD screen is tactile and fully tiltable in all directions. It features a resolution of 1.03 million dots, and a menu structure similar to that used on the α7S III and α1 to allow better visibility at a glance.
They also highlight the dials for photos, videos, slow and fast motion and its multiple customizable options; or the grip, which presents a better and more comfortable grip.
In addition, overheating problems have improved.
Finally, it is worth noting its double card slot, one of which allows CF Express type A for high-speed recording.
SONY A7 IV SPECIFICATIONS
Next, I show you the most outstanding specifications of the Sony Alpha A7 IV:
| specifications | sony a7 IV |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Full Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| effective pixels | 33MP |
| image processor | BIONZ XR |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51 200 (expandable 50-204 800) |
| electronic viewfinder | 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (OLED Quad-VGA) |
| image stabilization | 5 axes and up to 5.5 steps |
| focus type | Fast Hybrid AF |
| focus points | 759 |
| burst shot | 10fps |
| Measurement type | Evaluative metering of 1200 zones |
| electronic viewfinder | 3,686,400 dot Quad-VGA OLED with 100% coverage |
| LCD touch screen | 7.5 cm (type 3.0) 1,036,800-dot TFT |
| folding screen | Opening angle: 176° Rotation angle: 270° |
| shutter speed | 1/8000 to 30 s |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40? |
| Size | 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8mm |
| Weight | 658g |
SONY A7 IV PRICE
If the bug is biting you, which would not surprise me, and you are wondering how much this Sony A7 IV costs, you can find it at a price of €2,649.00(only the body).
SONY A7 IV VS A7 III
A star comparison is always the previous model, even more so on this occasion when the comparison is with another of its most popular cameras, and flagship for a long time: the Sony A7 III, which you can see reviewed here .
| Specifications | sony a7 IV | sony a7iii |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Sensor Type | Full Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| effective pixels | 33MP | 24.2MP |
| image processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ X |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51 200 (expandable 50-204 800) | ISO 100-51 200 (expandable 50-204 800) |
| electronic viewfinder | 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (OLED Quad-VGA) 3.68 Mp and 100% coverage | 1.3 cm (0.5 type) XGA OLED d 2.4 Mp electronic viewfinder 100% coverage |
| image stabilization | 5 axes and up to 5.5 steps | 5 axes and up to 5 steps |
| focus type | Fast Hybrid AF | Fast Hybrid AF |
| focus points | 759 | 693 |
| burst shot | 10fps | 10fps |
| Measurement type | Evaluative metering of 1200 zones | Evaluative metering of 1200 zones |
| LCD touch screen | 7.5 cm (type 3.0) 1,036,800-dot TFT |
7.5 cm (type 3.0) TFT 921,600 dots |
| folding screen | Opening angle: 176° Rotation angle: 270° |
Only up approx. 107° and down approx. 41° |
| shutter speed | 1/8000 to 30 s | 1/8000 to 30 s |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40? | 0 to 40? |
| Size | 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8mm | 126.9mm x 95.6mm x 73.7mm |
| Weight | 658g | 650g |
| double groove | Yes | Yes |
| Price | €2,619.00 | €1,748.00 |
As you can see, the price difference between them is notable. Therefore, it is worth asking yourself if it is worth spending the around €800 difference between them (as of today) on the brand new Sony A7 IV or buying the equally spectacular Sony AIII and investing the rest in good optics.
The main differences between them is in the improved processor that offers up to 8 times more power to the new Sony, as well as better resolution at high ISOs.
It also clearly improves the viewfinder, the articulation of the screen, the Eye AF focus for animals, the inclusion of a CFexpress card slot, the control dials for photo and video or the grip.
But it is in video where this camera stands out the most with respect to its predecessor. The same brand presents this camera as a hybrid for photography and video. In video you can record in 4K with 4:2:2 compression and 10 bits with flows of up to 600Mbps. Same as with the Sony A7s III.
In short, if you are looking for a hybrid camera that performs equally well in both fields, a high-quality multipurpose camera, you need precise focus and good resolution, this is your camera.
SONY A7 IV VS. CANON R6
Another common comparison is between the Sony A7 IV and the Canon EOS R6 :
| Specifications | sony a7 IV | Canon R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Sensor Type | Full Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
Full Frame CMOS Sensor |
| effective pixels | 33MP | 20MP |
| image processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC-X |
| ISO range | ISO 100-51 200 (expandable 50-204.800) | ISO 100-102 400 (expandable 50-204,800) |
| electronic viewfinder | 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (OLED Quad-VGA) 3.68 Mp and 100% coverage | 3.69 MP EVF electronic viewfinder |
| image stabilization | 5 axes and up to 5.5 steps | up to 8 steps |
| focus type | Fast Hybrid AF | Fast Hybrid AF |
| focus points | 759 | 1053 |
| burst shot | 10fps | 20fps |
| Measurement type | Evaluative metering of 1200 zones | NC |
| LCD touch screen | 7.5cm (type 3.0) 1,036,800p TFT |
7.5 cm (type 3.0) of 1,620,000 p |
| folding screen | Opening angle: 176° Rotation angle: 270° |
Only vertical and horizontal 170° |
| shutter speed | 1/8000 to 30 s | 1/8000 to 30 s |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40? | 1 to 40 ? |
| Size | 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8mm | 138 x 98 x 88mm |
| Weight | 658g | 680g |
| double groove | Yes | Yes |
| Price | €2,619.00 | €2,199.00 |
If you want to know more about the Canon do not miss our review .
SONY ALPHA 7IV IMAGE GALLERY
Beyond the technical specifications, surely you are interested in knowing what photos this camera is capable of taking, because it shows a button. I leave you with some sample images taken with the Sony Alpha 7 IV:
In short, this camera stands out for its versatility and versatility. It has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Amazon with almost 300 reviews, which tells us about satisfied users, a point that is always important, beyond technical analysis.
If you're looking for an advanced and well-balanced full-frame mirrorless camera for video and photography, this is a great camera option. If you are not going to take 100% advantage of its power and its possibilities in both video and photography, perhaps you can opt for the previous model and invest in good optics.
Now, if the budget is with you, it does not seem that this is one of the cameras that you can regret ? .
