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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7 V

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The A7 IV wins 2 of 6 scored specs (weight); the A7 V wins 4 (burst, stabilization, battery (cipa)). The A7 IV is $900 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.The best all-rounder for people who shoot both photos and video. It isn't the fastest camera in its class, but it does everything well and has the largest lens catalogue to grow into.
4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Sony A7 IV131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm · 658 g
  • Sony A7 V130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm · 695 g

Where they differ

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A7 IVA7 V
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,998BEST$2,898
CameraFits score7.59.2BEST
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.10 fps30 fpsBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.5.5 stops7.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds · down to −4 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 120p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.5x cropNone, full width
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.26.8 ms · 4K full width, CineD14.5 ms · 4K full width, CineD
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.580 shots750 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.658 gBEST695 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle

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