Sony A7R III with Sony A7R IV Comparison

Sony A7R III and Sony A7R IV Main Features

  • October, 2017
  • July, 2019
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 61 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 32000 ISO
  • 100 - 32000 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 127 x 96 x 74 mm, 657g.
  • 129 x 96 x 78 mm, 665g.
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Sony A7R III Scores


Imaging score
87
Features score
88
Value for money score
99
Portability score
77
Overall score
92

Sony A7R IV Scores


Imaging score
95
Features score
92
Value for money score
89
Portability score
76
Overall score
98

Sony Alpha A7R IV with Sony Alpha A7R III Overview


Let's compare Alpha A7R III with Alpha A7R IV. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Sony A7R III was released in 2017, and Sony A7R IV in 2019. Alpha A7R IV is newer, which is a plus. Alpha A7R III 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A7R IV is greater than that of Alpha A7R III. The difference of 19 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Alpha A7R IV has a higher resolution of 5760k dots, Alpha A7R III has a resolution of 3686k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A7R III has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A7R III has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A7R III Alpha A7R IV
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha A7R III Alpha A7R IV
Announced October, 2017 July, 2019
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 116 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1440k pixels 1440k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3686
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 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 425 567
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 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 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync 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 ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 42 MP 61 MP
Max Image Resolution 7952 x 5304 9504 x 6336
Max Native ISO 32000 32000
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 102400 102800
Min Boosted ISO 50 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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 None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 650 shots 670 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Physical
Weight 657 g 665 g
Physical Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74 mm 129 x 96 x 78 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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