A7 IVvs A7R IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
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 a7r iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 IV (2021) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 659g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 IV | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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