Sony a7 III vs Sony a7 IV
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Sony a7 III is better
- Weight: 650 g vs 659 g(lower)
Why Sony a7 IV is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Sony a7 IV leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Sony a7 III | Sony a7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | — |
| ISO Range | 100-51200 | — |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | — |
| Autofocus & Performance | ||
| AF Points | 693 | — |
| Max Burst Rate | 10 fps | — |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K30 | — |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit | — |
| Max video | — | 4K 60p |
| Video bit depth | — | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Recording limit | — | Unlimited |
| Build & Handling | ||
| Weight | 650 g● | 659 g |
| Battery Life | 710 shots | — |
| Sensor | ||
| Megapixels | — | 33 MP |
| Sensor format | — | Full-frame BSI |
| Max native ISO | — | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | — | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Autofocus & speed | ||
| AF points | — | 759 |
| Burst (max) | — | 10 fps |
| Max shutter | — | 1/8000 s |
| Subject detection | — | Human, animal, bird |
| Body & handling | ||
| Viewfinder | — | 3.68M-dot OLED |
| Rear screen | — | 1.03M-dot vari-angle |
| Battery life (CIPA) | — | 610 shots |
| Weight | 650 g● | 659 g |
| Card slots | — | CFexpress A + SD |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |