Sony a7 IV
2021The hybrid workhorse that made 33 MP the new normal.
Launch price $2,498Today $2,198
Then vs. now
8873The frontier has moved: down 15 points since 2021.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 92 | 79 |
| Autofocus | 94 | 74 |
| Video | 88 | 67 |
| Ergonomics | 85 | 80 |
| Speed | 82 | 67 |
| Value | 84 | 73 |
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Our verdict
The hybrid workhorse that made 33 MP the new full-frame normal — a do-everything body for stills and video shooters alike.
Pros
- Versatile 33 MP full-frame sensor
- Excellent autofocus
- Strong 4K 60p 10-bit video
Cons
- Rolling shutter in electronic modes
- Menus still dense
- Only 10 fps burst
Best for: Hybrid creators who want one body for photo and video.
Specifications
Imaging
- Sensor
- 33 MP full-frame BSI
- ISO range
- 100–51,200
- Stabilisation
- 5.5-stop IBIS
- Video
- 4K 60p 10-bit
Handling
- Burst
- 10 fps
- Viewfinder
- 3.68M-dot OLED
- Weight
- 659 g
- Card slots
- CFexpress A + SD
