Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony A7 IV
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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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Resolution33MP vs 24MP (+9MP)
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Burst rate10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic vs 5fps
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Battery life~580 shots (CIPA) vs 350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2021 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | A7 II | A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.4 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.4 | ||
| Documentary | +1.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.7 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +1.6 | ||
| Macro | +1.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £288 used | £1,799 | |
| 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 LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
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