Sony Alpha 7R vs Sony Alpha 7R IV

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7RAlpha 7R IV
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7R III
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7R V
      MSRP$2299.99 / £1699 (body only)$3500 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm35.7 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels37 Megapixel62.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36 Megapixel61.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode 4/16 shots
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49129504 x 6336
      Other Resolutions7360 x 4144, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2704, 3680 x 2072, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardExtra fine, fine, standard)
      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, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Focusing SystemFast 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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points25567
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,440k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 61 MP for up to 68 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync.
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 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 SystemS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R 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 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      DxO Low Light ISO27463344
      DxO Color Depth25.626.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.114.8
      DxO Overall Score9599
      Video Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC 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 FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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 Limit30 min13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R 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 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R 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
      Remote Control wired via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 6.1 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.04 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FZ100
      Battery Life340 shots670 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha 7R IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2, 5 or 10 sec
      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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