Sony Alpha A7R IV Overview
First introduced in July, 2019,
Sony Alpha A7R IV is a 61 MP
Mirrorless with a Full frame
(35.8 x 23.8 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony A7R III
with Alpha A7R IV. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A7R IV with Sony A7R III
Sony A7R IV Series History |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony A7R IV
|
2019
|
|
61MP
|
100 - 32000
|
665g
|
129 x 96 x 78mm
|
|
Sony A7 III
|
2018
|
|
24MP
|
100 - 51200
|
650g
|
127 x 96 x 74mm
|
|
Sony A7R III
|
2017
|
|
42MP
|
100 - 32000
|
657g
|
127 x 96 x 74mm
|
|
Sony A7S II
|
2015
|
|
12MP
|
100 - 102400
|
627g
|
127 x 96 x 60mm
|
|
Sony A7R II
|
2015
|
|
42MP
|
100 - 25600
|
625g
|
127 x 96 x 60mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony A7R IV
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha A7R IV with competitors in pro mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
NFC Connectivity |
Tilting Screen |
3840 x 2160 (4K) Max Video Resolution |
AF Face Detection |
61MP High Resolution Sensor |
1440k dots Screen Resolution |
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Focus |
UHS-II Memory Card Support |
Headphone Port |
Timelapse Recording |
567 Focus Points |
±5 AE Bracketing Range |
500000 cycles Shutter Life Expectancy |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
Bluetooth Connectivity |
5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
Touch Screen |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
32000 Max Native ISO |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
670 shots Long Battery Life |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Microphone Port |
Environmental Sealing |
5760k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
2 Storage Slots |
Flash Sync Port |
Focus Bracketing |
Sony Alpha A7R IV has an Overall Score of 98/100
and ranked #4 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #4
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Sony A7R IV Scores
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Average Scores in Pro Mirrorless
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Physical Dimensions of Sony A7R IV
Sony Alpha A7R IV weighs 665g and has external dimensions
of 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07"). Considering that the average weight
of Pro Mirrorless cameras is 691g,
Sony A7R IV
is 26 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony A7R IV is less by 8mm
more than the average length in Pro Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
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Sony A7R IV
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
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Sony A7R IV
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Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha A7R IV with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha A7R IV |
Dimensions |
Alpha A7R IV |
|
Nikon Z7
|
675 g
|
665 g
|
134 x 101 x 68 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Sony A7R III
|
657 g
|
665 g
|
127 x 96 x 74 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Sony A7 III
|
650 g
|
665 g
|
127 x 96 x 74 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Nikon D850
|
1015 g
|
665 g
|
146 x 124 x 79 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Sony A9
|
673 g
|
665 g
|
127 x 96 x 63 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Sony A9 II
|
678 g
|
665 g
|
129 x 96 x 76 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Canon 5D MIV
|
890 g
|
665 g
|
151 x 116 x 76 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
|
Canon R
|
660 g
|
665 g
|
136 x 98 x 84 mm
|
129 x 96 x 78 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha A7R IV
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Alpha A7R IV |
Announced |
July, 2019 |
Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony E |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
Number of Lenses |
116 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
1440k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
5760 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.78 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
567 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
61 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
9504 x 6336 |
Max Native ISO |
32000 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
102800 |
Min Boosted ISO |
50 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
670 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-FZ100 |
Physical |
Weight |
665 g |
Physical Dimensions |
129 x 96 x 78 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage Slots |
2 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|