Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 II→Sony A7 IV

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7 II

£549

2014

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7 IV

£2299 (+£1,750)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7 IV

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 II	A7 IV
Price	£549	£2,299
Released	2014	2021	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution	24MP	33MP	↑
Video	1080p 60fps	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus	117-point phase-detect hybrid AF	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	5fps	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~580 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	599g (body only)	659g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II

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