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Sony Alpha a7 IV Black
The 34.1MP CMOS sensor delivers high-resolution stills suited for detailed product photography, paired with 4K video recording for mixed-media shoots. Its bundled FE 28-70mm OSS II lens adds immediate versatility and stabilized shooting right out of the box. This camera is best for studio photographers who prioritize resolution and stills over weather sealing or advanced video features.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 34.1MP
Video 4K
26 Overall Score
Price $2,198
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 34.1 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Canon EOS R R1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 34.1MP | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 | 4897 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 40 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 | 920 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | 36.7 | 40.4 | 35.9 | 34.2 | 62.9 | 68.7 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 66.9 | 4.9 | 36.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 63 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.9 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
| Canon EOS R R1 Compare | 99.9 | 99.2 | 98.5 | 93.6 | 96.7 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 99.8 | 95.3 | 80.1 | 89.3 |
Price
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