Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony Alpha 7 IV

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7Alpha 7 IV
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 III
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)$2499, €2,800, £2,400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels25 Megapixel34.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel33.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40007008 x 4672
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points117759
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,440k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±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, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      DxO Low Light ISO22483379
      DxO Color Depth24.825.4
      DxO Dynamic Range14.214.7
      DxO Overall Score9097
      Video Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")131 x 96 x 80 mm (5.16 x 3.78 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.9 x 6.4"
      Package Weight2.53 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FZ100
      Battery Life340 shots600 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSlot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 7 Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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