| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 7R IV |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha 7R III |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 7R V |
| MSRP | $3500 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.7 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 62.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 61.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 32,000 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,800 |
| Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode | 4/16 shots |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X |
| Max Image Resolution | 9504 x 6336 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard) |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 567 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,440k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 61 MP for up to 68 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync. |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | S-TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3344 |
| DxO Color Depth | 26.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.8 |
| DxO Overall Score | 99 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | XAVC S 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps |
| Webcam Functionality | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 13 hours |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Remote Control | via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.5 x 6.1 x 5.5" |
| Package Weight | 3.04 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 670 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
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