Announcement: Sony a7 IV

The Sony Alpha a21 IV camera was announced on October 2021, 7.

Sony a7 IV

Sony a7 IV

  1. Full-frame sensor 33 MP Exmor R BSI CMOS
  2. BIONZ XR processor
  3. 5 steps integrated image stabilizer
  4. ISO 100-51.200 expandable to ISO 50-204.800
  5. Claimed 15 steps dynamic range
  6. Maximum burst speed with mechanical shutter 10 fps (JPEG or RAW), 238 RAW buffer
  7. Mechanical shutter up to 1/8000 and electronic shutter up to 1 / 32.000 second
  8. Focusing with 759 phase points, advanced eye-focusing system
  9. OLED EVI at 3.68 million points, and a frequency of 120 FPS, an increase of 0.78X
  10. Video UHD 4K 30p XAVC HS 10-bit, 7K oversampling + Super 35 crop UHD 4K 60p 10-bit. No duration limit
  11. 3 '' 1,036,800 dots touchscreen main display
  12. Supports two CFexpress Type A memory cards / SD (UHS-II) and SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II), both slots support UHS-II
  13. HDMI A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + USB Micro-B 2.0, 3.5 mm for microphone and headphones, wi-fi, Bluetooth, many additional connectors
  14. Weight 658 grams
  15. Price: about $ 2.500. Prices for modern Sony cameras can be viewed here

Appearance

All Sony FE Lenses and Cameras

Fixes:

  1. Sony FE 14 mm F / 1.8 GM [April 2021, AliExpress price]
  2. Sony FE 20 mm F / 1.8 G [February 2020, AliExpress price]
  3. Sony FE 24 mm F / 1.4 GM [September 2018, AliExpress price]
  4. Sony FE 24 mm F / 2.8 G [March 2021, AliExpress price]
  5. Sony FE 28 mm F / 2.0 [March 2015, AliExpress price]
  6. Sony FE 35 mm F / 1.4 GM [January 2021, AliExpress price]
  7. Sony FE 35 mm F / 1.4 ZA [August 2014]
  8. Sony FE 35 mm F / 1.8 [July 2019, AliExpress price]
  9. Sony FE 35 mm F / 2.8 ZA [October 2013, AliExpress price]
  10. Sony FE 40 mm F / 2.5 G [March 2021, AliExpress price]
  11. Sony FE 50 mm F / 1.2 GM [March 2021, AliExpress price]
  12. Sony FE 50 mm F / 1.4 ZA [July 2016]
  13. Sony FE 50 mm F / 1.4 GM [February 2023]
  14. Sony FE 50 mm F / 1.8 [March 2016, AliExpress price]
  15. Sony FE 50 mm F / 2.8 Macro [August 2016]
  16. Sony FE 50 mm F / 2.5 G [March 2021]
  17. Sony FE 55 mm F / 1.8 ZA [October 2013, AliExpress price]
  18. Sony FE 85 mm F / 1.4 GM [February 2016, AliExpress price]
  19. Sony FE 85 mm F / 1.8 [February 2017, AliExpress price]
  20. Sony FE 90 mm F / 2.8 Macro G OSS [March 2015, AliExpress price]
  21. Sony FE 100 mm F / 2.8 STF GM OSS [February 2017]
  22. Sony FE 135 mm F / 1.8 GM [February 2019, AliExpress price]
  23. Sony FE 300 mm F / 2.8 GM OSS [November 2023]
  24. Sony FE 400 mm F / 2.8 GM OSS [June 2018]
  25. Sony FE 600 mm F / 4 GM OSS [June 2019]

Zuma:

  1. Sony FE 12-24 mm F / 2.8 GM [July 2020, AliExpress price]
  2. Sony FE 12-24 mm F / 4 G [May 2017, AliExpress price]
  3. Sony FE 16-35 mm F / 2.8 GM [May 2017, AliExpress price]
  4. Sony FE 16-35 mm F / 2.8 GM II [August 2023]
  5. Sony FE 16-35 mm T / 3.1 PZ G C [November 2020]
  6. Sony FE 16-35 mm F / 4 ZA OSS [September 2014, AliExpress price]
  7. Sony FE 16-35 mm F / 4 PZ G [March 2022, AliExpress price]
  8. Sony FE 20-70 mm F / 4 G  [January 2023]
  9. Sony FE 24-50 mm F / 2.8 G [February 2024]
  10. Sony FE 24-70 mm F / 2.8 GM [February 2016, AliExpress price]
  11. Sony FE 24-70 mm F / 2.8 GM II [April 2022, AliExpress price]
  12. Sony FE 24-70 mm F / 4 ZA OSS [October 2013, AliExpress price]
  13. Sony FE 24-105 mm F / 4 G OSS [October 2017, AliExpress price]
  14. Sony FE 24-240 mm F / 3.5-6.3 OSS [March 2015, AliExpress price]
  15. Sony FE 28-60 mm F / 4-5.6 [September 2020, AliExpress price]
  16. Sony FE 28-70 mm F / 3.5-5.6 OSS [October 2013, AliExpress price]
  17. Sony FE 28-135 mm F / 4 G PZ OSS [September 2014]
  18. Sony FE 70-200 mm F / 2.8 GM OSS [October 2017]
  19. Sony FE 70-200 mm F / 2.8 GM OSS II [October 2021]
  20. Sony FE 70-200 mm F / 4 G OSS [October 2013, AliExpress price]
  21. Sony FE 70-200 mm F / 4 Macro OSS II [July 2023]
  22. Sony-FE 70-300 mm F / 4.5-5.6 G OSS [March 2016]
  23. Sony FE 100-400 mm F / 4.5-5.6 GM OSS [April 2017, AliExpress price]
  24. Sony FE 200-600 mm F / 5.6-6.3 G OSS [June 2019, AliExpress price]

Autofocus full-frame lenses for Sony E / FE mount are also available from other manufacturers:

All Full Frame Sony E-mount Cameras

Materials on the topic

  1. Full frame mirrorless systems... Discussion, choice, recommendations.
  2. Cropped mirrorless systems... Discussion, choice, recommendations.
  3. Cropped mirrorless systems that have stopped or are no longer developing
  4. Digital SLR systems that have stopped or are no longer developing
  5. JVI or EVI (an important article that answers the question 'DSLR or mirrorless')
  6. About mirrorless batteries
  7. Simple and clear medium format
  8. High-speed solutions from Chinese brands
  9. All fastest autofocus zoom lenses
  10. All fastest AF prime lenses
  11. Mirrored full frame on mirrorless medium format
  12. Autofocus Speed ​​Boosters
  13. One lens to rule the world
  14. The impact of smartphones on the photography market
  15. What's next (smartphone supremacy)?
  16. All announcements and novelties of lenses and cameras

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Comments: 77, on the topic: Announcement: Sony a7 IV

  • Seladir

    I decided for myself that the next camera would be something from the A7 series, the only question is what.
    Here we have +500 dollars relative to the starting price of A73: /
    It seems that it's time to look for the A7R3 in a light used one for the sake of an excellent multi-megapixel matrix and relatively up-to-date rest of the filling.

    • Someone

      Bu a7r3 is still pricey. Still around $ 2500

      • Seladir

        There are ads for ~ $ 1800, but in general we have too few of them to understand the guidelines.

        • Someone

          In principle, the a7r2 is not very different and differs in terms of photo quality as far as I know. In terms of ergonomics, too.
          And they sometimes flicker for 80 rubles. I'm still waiting for the price to fall even more

          • Seladir

            For myself, I got the impression that if you shoot generally static scenes, then R2 and R3 are equal, excellent matrices with dual iso. And so, in the top three they added a joystick for AF and, in general, improved AF tracking. Frankly speaking, they are all uncomfortably expensive for me, so maybe a maximum of R2 and I’ll come if I get a good offer.

          • Seladir

            By the way, given that the R2 also has a non-touch screen, the difference in the ergonomics of AF point selection becomes critical.

      • Nicholas

        Price in Canadian dollars. Equal to USD 1,530.05

        https://www.kijiji.ca/v-camera-camcorder-lens/calgary/sony-a7iii-camera-body-mint-condition/1590807332

        • Victor

          What is not immediately in Zimbabweans?)))

          It is clear that I would like to buy such a camera at the start of sales for $ 1500usd, but no))

          • Nicholas

            Victor, everything is simple, in Canadian, because I live here and this is a Canadian site.
            I just wanted to show Seladir that the price of 1500 USD for a Sony A7-3 with a range of 5000 shots is real. If you live in Zimbabwe search local sites.

            • Victor

              Did not enter the topic initially) I should have looked at the link.

        • Nicholas

          and I am an inspector at a pawnshop, and A7 III is handed over to us for 800 ye with boxes, lenses, and other junk,
          so, Nikolay, 800 ye is a reality even for a camera with a factory guarantee, only I don't live in Canada, and you are not a pawnshop worker ...

          • Nicholas

            Hi namesake, I didn’t really understand this stuffing: “only I don’t live in Canada, and you are not a pawnshop worker…” ????
            I do not think that the A7 III is rubbish, and I strongly doubt that you refuse it when accepting it for 800 US rubles.
            Yes, I am a simple Canadian, with a SOVIET education as an electrical engineer. Not a photo professional, so - a la an amateur. And it is better to address your example about 800 ye to Seladir (or accept and give the person the address of your acceptance), because he doubted the prices of this camera.

  • Sergei

    Sleepyheads are hostages of their greed. It all started with a cropped mount, in which they decided not to bother and fit a full-frame sensor, and why radically change the case when they can be stamped into dozens of model lines? All this wretchedness continues from series to series, unfortunately.

    • UstasFritZZZ

      do you want different parrot bodies and perversion? buy Pentax and be happy

      • Sergei

        you are probably not familiar with such a concept as ergonomics and design. Fuji, kenon and even nikon are much better.

        • Victor

          In the sense of "even Nikon" ??? Nikon kagbe has top-end ergonomics, unlike Canon, I'm already silent about Fuja.

          • Andrei

            Fuj is the top, not these axes from the last century :-)

            • Victor

              I would have believed it if I hadn't dealt with хт1 and хе1))) Yes, these are also axes "from the last century", but I don't think that something has changed dramatically in Fuj)) In хе4, they cut out every grip at all, handsome ))

          • Jea reth

            If you are accustomed to Nikon and the Canon seemed inconvenient to you, this does not mean that Nikon's ergonomics are better than Canon's ergonomics. I used both, and not amateur cameras. The cameras of these manufacturers of the same level of ergonomics are also at the same level - only the approach to the management and organization of this ergonomics is fundamentally different. Although the menus at canon, in my experience, are still simpler than those of nikon

            • Victor

              These opinions are subjective (and not only mine, there were those who, being accustomed to Nikon, switched to Canon for various reasons, even after a decent time after that, they still remembered Nikon's ergonomics in good words), I see no reason for you to dispute it.

          • Serg

            is nikon top? Seriously? they can't even place a looppu normally))))

        • UstasFritZZZ

          More than familiar, and I'm happy with the ergonomics of their full-frame cameras, just like the ergonomics of DSLRs. Maybe your hands are just crooked?

    • Sergei

      Tamron placed 35-150 / 2-2.8 in the cropped mount

      Sony's ergonomics are evolving, you just don't know. The A7SIII is much more comfortable than the Nikon Z6.

    • Seladir

      I often come across this thesis about the bayonet in the meaning of "well, this is rubbish, the dormouse is doomed." But in fact, the system lives on and grows overgrown with interesting lenses from a bunch of manufacturers, everything is the same everywhere in terms of sharpness when comparing expensive with expensive and cheap with cheap.
      The only thing is that there is not a single budget telephoto for FE, such as 70-300 4-5.6, and this is frustrating.

      • UstasFritZZZ

        But what about Sigma 100-400? It is more than suitable in all respects, including the price.

        • Seladir

          In principle, the native Sony 70-300 costs similar money there. Maybe I'm just naive and want a price tag of around $ 500 from a modern full-frame lens, and telephoto cameras don't seem to have such prices. Corrupted by the cheap and cool optics Canon 55-250 IS STM)

          • Sergei

            Tamron 70-300mm F / 4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Model A047 about $ 550

            • Seladir

              Missed it, thanks. Judging by the review, it is even quite good on the A7R4 matrix, it is also weather-resistant, buzz!
              Here is the puzzle, and in principle, you can sell mirror wealth and start with some used Sony, in practice, of course, I will still break.

              • Nicholas

                Seladir, a little advice, if you decide to take Sonya A7 ″ ””, pay attention to the bayonet mount, or rather to its mount, it is plastic and flimsy there. Sonka's son A4rm7 (ILCE-7RM4) cracked it and the lenses began to slap. Thank God there was still a month of guarantee - they changed it without any questions (it looks like these are frequent cases). Good luck.

              • Seladir

                Nikolay, as far as I know, only the very first Sony A7 has a plastic mount. An acquaintance just recently changed to a Chinese metal one, since the backlash began. And the fact that such a breakdown occurred on a fresh A7R4 is certainly unpleasant.

              • Victor

                A pebble in Sonya's garden.

                There was absolutely plastic-plastic on the a7 and a7p, then the reliability of the bayonet is lame even on seemingly metal rings, it's sad.

              • Nicholas

                Seladir, I'm not talking about the bayonet itself. It is metallic, and looks like the main picture in the review. No, I'm talking about fixing it. The visible part of it (attachment) is the button for installing / removing the lens and the contact part. Just to check slightly press this button or the bayonet itself when buying a used one.

              • Sergei

                And I will sell Z6 and 6 lenses in order to exchange them for A7IV and Tamron 35-150 / 2-2.8)

              • Nicholas

                Sergey, it's hard to say something, I think - everyone decides for himself. My son, a year and a half ago, switched from Fujika X-T2 to Sonya, got A7_RM4. At that time I had a Nikon D750 with very good optics (24-70 / 2.8E, 70-200 / 2.8E, 135/2 DC, 24 / 1.4G, 20 / 1.8G). But after pampering my son with Sonya, I decided - it's time. I couldn't get used to Sonya's interface. Cocoa is rare. Moved to Z7 II. Impression - as with, no, not with a Zaporozhets, but let's say from Mazda to Mercedes moved. And not because the D750 was bad, no, it's just clearly a different level of technology. I was late with the sale of the old system, I gave it back with huge losses. I especially felt sorry for the optician. But now I have no regrets.
                But ... to be honest - both cameras Sony A7R4 and Nikon Z7 II are considered a la top. Sonka wins. For the sake of interest, my son and I compared them with the same Native lenses (I mean S line from Nikon and FE from Sony). 61 Mr and 45 Mr are clearly affected.
                Сравнивались:20/1.8, 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8
                Also a couple of lenses from Sony from which I went nuts FE 14 / 1.8 and 135 / 1.8.
                Nikon doesn't even plan their counterparts. It's a shame.
                You can read about Sony FE 1.8 / 14 GM here https://radojuva.com/2021/04/sony-fe-1-8-14-g-gm/#more-67911
                There is a link with my son's story from the dpreview site ..

                Okay, it turned out long. But what I wanted to say - if it were not for the moronic interface, with the same level of cameras, I would also have a crush on Sonya.

            • Arkady Shapoval

              Tamron generally gave a good set for both amateurs with 28-200 / 2.8-5.6 and for pros in the face of 17-28, 28-75, 70-180 with F / 2.8

              • Seladir

                By the way, I studied this Tamron 28-200, it looks like “one lens to rule everyone in a full frame, if you are an amateur”.
                At 100mm, 4.5 aperture is still good depth of field control for portraits.

  • Victor

    238 buffer, what kind of polishing should be done in order to rest against its limit ?? ®_®

    • Trueash

      Polivalovo expands as the buffer expands. Just now I watched a certain photograph taking pictures of the spouses - they were running across the road. She did thirty frames in one run. And if she had this Sonya, she would do it :)

    • UstasFritZZZ

      for wild weddings the most is that, then a couple of terabytes of photos will be sorted out for the sake of hundreds of frames

    • Sergei

      But why polivalov, take some deshman SD card for delivery from the carcass and while something is written on it, the buffer will end ;-D

  • Vladimir

    So and all the same? What to take? Panasonic s5
    Or sony a7 iv?
    In terms of chips, weight and modes, Sonya's winners, as well as bitrates, and that both flashcards are UHC II. I also liked the focus breathing compensation (But only on native glasses, blzhad) and the manual mode, when there is an option to follow the colors that you have in focus.
    But Panas decides with better battery life, ergonomics - better EVF and a screen (although marketers cut the All-I modes out of the camera cleanly and do not allow installing old batteries from gh5, although they are like two drops)
    Actually, I'm considering options with a sigma 24-70 f2,8, but then Sonya looks more expensive. Plus Panas does not overheat for sure, and what about Sonya is not yet known.
    Well, in terms of the photo part, 33MP looks preferable. Well, plus it is not known what will happen with the conclusion of Sony's h to the atomos. After all, on Panas it is almost 6k !!!

    • Maksim

      If you are shooting where you do not need a cool autofocus, then you can get by with the S5.

  • Serg

    the price tag is flat. chamber for majors

    • Seladir

      Quite normal. How many full-frame cameras were launched at a lower price and that at the same time they were not truncated?

    • Joe

      1. The price tag and the price are two different things. Learn to distinguish between them.
      2. $ 2499 - This is significantly cheaper than almost any Chanel bag.
      Pruflink https://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-bags-prices/
      Try to compare the technologies needed to create a digital camera and a conventional bag.
      3. In any case, no one is forcing you to buy.

  • Stas

    Colleagues, in what niche should this camera be classified, pro, amateur, advanced, etc.?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      the same as all other cameras in this series

      • Stas

        Logically, of course. Just to know how everyone in the series has.

        • Human

          Camera professionalism is subjective. I would say that these are professional cameras with some limitations in terms of functionality and ease of use, but right now guys with ones can run in and start pouring from a watering can, and new-phages with all sorts of Nexs or Canon 1XXXD will follow them and say that this cameras for celestials, available only when the budget is paid for them, and then the old men with film will crawl .. well, you understand

          • Stas

            It's clear ... we still love all sorts of comparative roles.

  • Stas

    Generally bought. An order has arrived. Without lens. Unpacking.

    • Stas

      I ordered this lens. I'm waiting from day to day. To start for now..
      Sony »SEL 24-105mm f4,0G OSS« Objektiv

    • Viktre

      But what if the camera turns out to be not from the “professional” series, nevertheless - what will you do? Sell?

      • Specialist

        Yes, she is professional. Anyone bombed for her ... But there is even more professional.

        • Viktre

          It was sarcasm, if anything))

          I don’t understand at all what difference it makes whether it is “professional” or “unprofessional”. The camera is selected for the task. Corresponds to your tasks - everything is ok. Does not correspond - why then take one?

          Well, there are still all sorts of programs like CPS or NPS (I don’t know if Sony has such), but everything is quite clear there - there is a list of cameras and lenses included in this program, and additional questions cannot arise.

          • Stas

            Yes, I understand)) Manufacturers themselves endow their products with similar roles. What if a professional buys a non-professional camera, he starts to suffer)

            • Arkady Shapoval

              In general, cameras with a combo body (units of Kenon, Nikon), almost the entire medium digital format are considered real missile defense. But this is a relative concept. You can also judge the PRO level by receiving equipment at professional service centers like Nikon NPC (where they can issue a quick replacement for one or another PRO equipment). You can also judge by the areas of application (for example, in space, only missile defense equipment). The lens is also important, a set of a simple camera and a PRO peripheral can also be considered a PRO kit. In general, it is more for marketing moves. All Sonya FFs (with the exception of 7s) can be classified as PRO/SEMIPRO.

              • Stas

                Thanks. Exhaustive.
                In the meantime, the lens has just arrived. The construction is solid, solid. By the way, the lens is China. It is not habitual to look still in elvid.

              • Stas

                System

              • Arkady Shapoval

                My congratulations, I myself often shoot at 7m3, a couple of times at 7m4, an excellent camera

              • Stas

                Thank you. Yes, I know. I have read the entire forum. By the way, it was your article why you switched to mirrorless cameras that inspired me to change the system. I decided that it was time for me to keep up with the times.

  • Valery

    Hello colleagues. I have such a sensitive question for Arkady. Is there an AA filter in Sonya IV or should I look for this information somewhere? Not all characteristics write about this. Take the Z6 for example. In some reviews they write that it is, in others that it is not. Where is the truth? Answer please

    • Arkady Shapoval

      he is, but he is “weak” there. In general, this is not something to worry about.

  • Valery

    Hello Arkady. Thanks a lot for your answer. I decided to switch to another system. I have a Nikon D810 And I also wanted a camera without a filter. I often visit your site. And just a few days ago I read your review about the Sony A7 III camera. But I need more MP. I settled on the Sony A7 IV after reviewing all the photos. Nikon is still very far from Sony, this is my opinion. Now I understand why Sony cameras are so vehemently scolded by the Canonists. They have these filters in all cameras. Thank you very much again.

    • B. R. P.

      What are you shooting, why do you need 100500 megapixels and no filter?)

  • Valery

    I do very large portraits. I shoot macro, subject matter, and anything that needs a close-up. It doesn't work with a filter. Why was it invented at all? For example, on the Kenons, almost everyone is worth it. And the photo is not sharp.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      “photo is not sharp” - this is from another opera

    • Viktre

      +1. I saw a lot of photos from canons, in which there is more than enough sharpness.

      The filter was invented in order to remove moiré on small structures.

      And I think that with the same matrices, it is unlikely that anyone will distinguish the finished photo taken on a camera with and without a filter.

  • Valery

    Compare photos from Kenon 5Ds and 5Dsr Unfortunately, I do not know more identical matrices with and without a filter. Nikon definitely doesn't. I didn’t have a Kenon, and only test photos could be viewed. And there is no sharpness. On the drains, they are so photoshopped that there really is more than enough. The only camera I liked was the Sony A7IV. We have not yet learned how to remove moiré programmatically. No matter how you look at the tests, moiré is everywhere. With or without filter.

    • Victor

      Compared here https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4109350402/welcome-to-our-studio-test-scene

      I think if you were shown pictures from one and the second in blind testing (even unprocessed, even full-size), you would hardly have determined which is which.

      • Valery

        I would define not the first year in photography. Again, the photos are the same. A1, A7 III. Neither of them have a filter. And then the photos are kind of incomprehensible. You could sprinkle. A1 has a large stock. What's the point of looking at a decent distance. And in general I spoke only about the filter. That without it the photo is better.

        • Viktre

          Better (for you) without a filter - look for a camera without a filter))) What is the question then?))

    • Arkady Shapoval

      well, well, 800/800s. Everything else, too, sucked from the finger. I and other participants in the discussion are not just telling you that this topic is of no practical importance. At gunpoint, you will never determine where there is a filter, where there is no + - one generation when comparing cameras.

  • Valery

    Why then did they not install it in A1. Your favorite A7III does not have it either. I don't have it in Z9, Z7, Z7II. Panas S1, S1R does not have it either. It's just like that. And under the arc of the gun would have identified. All canons are like that. They say that the photos are soft. It would be necessary to add (Soapy). You mean eyes with excellent vision, and I mean so-so. I make very large portraits where you can see everything. And they ate to shoot from a distance of several meters and not sprinkle, of course it is difficult to distinguish. But I do not consider such photos as photos. Landscapes yes. But this is a separate issue.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      This is an appeal to whom with such claims?

  • Valery

    Yes, I have no complaints about anyone. I just can’t understand why some cameras put a filter in others. After all, if there is no difference, then what is the difference. I understand that I'm tired of these questions. I beg your pardon.

    • B. R. P.

      So more pieces are sold. The main thing is to convince the target that there is a difference.

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