Alpha a7 IV
SonyReleased Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Sep 10, 2026
Capture stunning detail with fast autofocus and a comfortable grip on this versatile full-frame camera. The Sony Alpha a7 IV scores 84/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Photographyblog, Fstoppers, The-digital-picture, and Digital Camera World.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 74 (Amateur Photographer) to 90 (Photographyblog). Photographyblog tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Fast autofocus(5)
- High resolution(4)
- Comfortable fit(3)
- Articulating touchscreen(2)
- Versatile articulating screen(2)
Cons
- High price(4)
- Cropped video modes(3)
- Requires fast memory cards(2)
- Complex menu system(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Sony Alpha a7 IV is a powerful and versatile hybrid mirrorless camera that offers significant upgrades in resolution and autofocus over the a7 III, though its higher price and specific video crops...
Publisher score: Design 5, Features 4.5, Ease-of-use 4.5, Image quality 5, Value for money 4
AI summary of this review
The Sony a7 IV is a huge improvement in every way that matters to my workflow and I highly recommend it.
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The outstanding feature set accompanied by a reasonable price makes the Sony a7 IV an excellent value and a substantial upgrade over the a7 III.
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The Sony A7 IV is an extremely powerful, extremely advanced camera with state of the art autofocus, a huge buffer depth and very good video features.
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