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    General Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Brand Sony Sony Sony Sony
    Model Alpha 7 IV Alpha 7 III Alpha 7 II Alpha 7
    Predecessor Model Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7 -
    Successor Model - Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II
    MSRP $2499, €2,800, £2,400 (body only) $2000 $1699 body only $1999 with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 $1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
    Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens
    Body Type Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS CMOS CMOS
    Sensor Size Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 23.8 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
    Total Pixels 34.1 Megapixel 25.3 Megapixel 24.7 Megapixel 25 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels 33.0 Megapixel 24.2 Megapixel 24.3 Megapixel 24.3 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range 100 - 51,200 100 - 51,200 100 - 25,600 50 - 25,600
    Boosted ISO Range 50 - 204,800 50 - 204,800 50 - 51,200 -
    Photo Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Processor BIONZ XR BIONZ X BIONZ X BIONZ X
    Max Image Resolution 7008 x 4672 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
    Other Resolutions - 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
    Image Aspect Ratios 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 3:2, 16:9 3:2, 16:9 3:2, 16:9
    Image File Format HEIF, JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality Levels Extra fine, fine, normal Extra fine, fine, standard Extra fine, fine, standard Extra fine, fine, standard
    Bit Depth 14-Bit 14-Bit 14-Bit -
    Color Space - - xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color sRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
    Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
    Timelapse Recording With downloadable app With downloadable app
    White Balance Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater Presets: 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 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Focusing System Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) - Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
    Autofocus Modes Multi-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View     		Multi-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View     		Multi-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View     		Multi-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens Servo Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF -
    AF Detection Range -4 to +20 EV -3 to +20 EV -1 to +20 EV -
    Number of Focus Points 759 693 117 117
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points - - - 25
    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 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Lens Mount Sony E Sony E Sony E Sony E
    Crop Factor 1x 1x 1x 1x
    Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
    Image Stabilization Compensation 5.5 stops 5 stops 4.5 stops -
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Lens Breathing Correction - - -
    Gyroscopic Stabilization - - -
    Screen Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Screen Type Fully Articulated Tilting Tilting Tilting
    Screen Technology TFT LCD - Xtra Fine LCD Xtra Fine LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen - - -
    Screen Size 3.0" 3.0" 3.0" 3.0"
    Screen Resolution 1,440k dot 922k dot 1,230k dot 1,230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) Electronic Electronic Electronic
    Viewfinder Size 0.5" 0.5" 0.5" -
    Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100% 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.78x 0.71x 0.71x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.78x 0.78x 0.71x 0.71x
    Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dot 2,359k dot 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
    Viewfinder Eyepoint 23 mm 23 mm 27 mm 27 mm
    Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 -4 to +3 -4 to +3 -4 to +3
    Shutter Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane Electronic Electronic Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
    Anti-dust Shutter - - -
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer Up to 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
    Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
    Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP     		Up to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 Frames -
    Flash Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Built-in Flash
    Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec 1/250 sec 1/250 sec 1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -
    Flash Bracketing - - - With 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 System TTL TTL P-TTL -
    External Flash Connection Intelligent Hot Shoe Intelligent Hot Shoe Intelligent Hot Shoe -
    Exposure Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Exposure Metering Modes Multi
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Average
    Spot     		Multi
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Average
    Spot     		Multi
    Center-weighted
    Spot     		Multi
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority -
    Metering Range -3 to +20 EV -3 to +20 EV -1 to +20 EV -
    Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±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 increments) ±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, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock - Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto) Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto) Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
    DXO Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    DxO Low Light ISO 3379 3730 2449 2248
    DxO Color Depth 25.4 25.0 24.9 24.8
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.7 14.7 13.6 14.2
    DxO Overall Score 97 96 90 90
    Video Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Internal Recording Modes H.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]     		H.264/XAVC S
    4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
    AVCHD/H.264
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]     		XAVC S
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
    AVCHD
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
    MP4
    1440 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [12 Mbps]
    640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [3 Mbps]     		-
    Interval Recording - -
    Video Formats MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
    10-bit 4:2:2 Color - - -
    External Recording Modes 4:2:2 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     		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     		HDMI
    1920 x 1080p     		-
    No crop on 4K Videos - -
    Focus Mapping function for Videos - - -
    Webcam Functionality -
    Gamma Curve - HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3 - -
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit 13 hours 30 min 30 min 30 min
    Terminals Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    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     		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
    1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input     		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 1 x USB-C Input/Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input -
    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 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)     		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 Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input) -
    USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Full Size Micro Micro Micro
    Speaker Mono Mono Mono Mono
    Built-in Microphone Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    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 -
    Mobile App Compatible *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility - -
    Remote Control wireless or smartphone RM-VPR1, VCT-XPR10, VCT-VPR1, RM-SPR1, RMT-VP1K (Optional) wired wired
    Environmental Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C - -
    Physical Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Dimensions 131 x 96 x 80 mm (5.16 x 3.78 x 3.15") 127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91") 127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36") 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
    Weight (inc. batteries) 659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz) 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz) 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz) 474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.6 x 6.9 x 6.4" 8.3 x 6.6 x 5.4" 8.8 x 6.1 x 5.5" -
    Package Weight 2.53 lb 2.485 lb 2.365 lb -
    Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Battery Pack NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100 NP-FW50 NP-FW50
    Battery Life 600 shots 610 shots 350 shots 340 shots
    USB Charging -
    Internal Storage
    External Storage Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
    Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)     		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
    Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)     		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    Other Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7 III Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Alpha 7
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2, 5 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
    Orientation Sensor
    Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) -
    Accessory Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount 1 x Hot Shoe Mount -
    Material of Construction Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy Magnesium Alloy -
    Electronic Level Gauge
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System - Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism - -
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