GH4vs A7R IV
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GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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