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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R V

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The A7 IV wins 3 of 7 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the A7R V wins 4 (resolution, stabilization, max video). The A7 IV is $1,500 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), 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: resolution, stabilization, max video.
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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 A7R V131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm · 723 g

Where they differ

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A7 IVA7R V
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,998BEST$3,498
CameraFits score7.58.6BEST
PHOTO
Resolution33 MP61 MPBEST
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 stops8 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 · 1/8000 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
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K8KBEST
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 crop1.2x crop
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, CineD18.3 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.S-Log3S-Log2/S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.None16-bit RAW over HDMI
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.580 shotsBEST530 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.658 gBEST723 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.69M-dot, 0.78×9.44M-dot, 0.9×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress A/SD UHS-II + SD UHS-II2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II

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