Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 IV→Sony A7

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

You own

Sony

A7 IV

£2299

2021

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£299 (-£2,000)

2013

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Skip it

The A7 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7 IV. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 IV	A7
Price	£2,299	£299
Released	2021	2013	↓
Sensor	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS	24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	33MP	24MP	↓
Video	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone	1080p/60p
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition	117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	None
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~580 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	659g body only	474g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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