The A7 IV offers big improvements in resolution, AF tracking, video features and more, but forget about the spec sheet for a second. Sony’s largest achievement is that it created a mainstream camera that makes photography and video easier, thanks to AI smarts that can aid any photographer, no matter their skill.
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The Sony A7 IV may not be the most powerful mirrorless hybrid camera you can buy right now, but it’s certainly one of the best. It’s a competent all-rounder that produces both high quality stills and video, with a ferocious autofocusing system,...
When I was planning to buy a 4K camera earlier this year, one of the challenges I faced was that there were very few full-frame mirrorless shooters that fit into the budget. There is the Fujifilm X-T4 (crop), Canon EOS R6 (which I finally bought) and...
If you do not want to spend too much on a full-frame mirrorless camera while having almost all the features of a flagship, the Sony A7 IV is easily your choice. Its performance at every level - from design and handling, to AF and picture quality - is...
The a7 IV is an all-round capable camera, supporting the photographer in almost any situation. Its video capabilities live up to a similar standard, making it a hugely flexible imaging tool. Its extreme levels of customization can be daunting but its...
Sony makes the sensors for most digital cameras on the market and straight from the source is the A7 IV's newly developed 33-megapixel full-frame chip. Coupled with a generous resolution we get the usual robust build, 4K video and plenty of hands-on...
The A7 IV is an all-around great camera. Its sensor produces sharp images with impressive dynamic range. The autofocus system is good enough that you'll miss fewer shots, and it has more video options than previous releases. The not-so-good news is that this release is priced less like an entry-level model: $2,500 for the body. That's $500 more than the previous A7 camera (though there is now the smaller A7C, which is $1,800). If you can afford it though, the A7 IV delivers.
The A7 IV offers big improvements in resolution, AF tracking, video features and more, but forget about the spec sheet for a second. Sony’s largest achievement is that it created a mainstream camera that makes photography and video easier, thanks to AI smarts that can aid any photographer, no matter their skill.
SPECSImage sensor: 35.9 x 23.9 mm Exmor R CMOS sensor with 34.1 million photosites (32.7 megapixels effective)Image processor: BIONZ XRLens mount: Sony E-mountBody: Magnesium alloy with weather-resistant constructionImage formats: Stills: JPEG (DCF...