Sony a7 IV
The 33-megapixel full-frame sensor delivers strong 14.8/100 photography scores with detailed stills, though the unspecified autofocus and lack of stabilization limit its precision for fast action. The bundled 7-piece accessory kit adds practical value for new users building their first professional setup. This camera suits studio portrait and landscape photographers who prioritize resolution and can work with a fixed display and tripod-based shooting.
Type mirrorless
Weight 635 g
18 Overall Score
Price $2,340
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a7 IV | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 635 | 579 | 1160 | 590 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a7 IV | 36.2 | 40.2 | 52.1 | 34 | 24.2 | 29.3 | 46.7 | 30.2 | 21.9 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.8 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.4 | 95.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.5 | 91.7 | 99.3 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 71.3 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 89 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 99 | 96.1 | 94.8 | 91.4 | 99.3 | 70.5 | 91.5 | 99.8 | 95.4 | 89 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.9 | 91.1 | 96.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 55.8 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 89 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.8 | 98 | 85.4 | 94.6 | 86.7 | 48.7 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.1 | 89 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $2,340
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Usage Scores
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