Upgrade Guide

Sony A7R IV→Sony A7 IV

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

You own

Sony

A7R IV

£2199

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7 IV

£2299 (+£100)

2021

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the A7R IV. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A7 IV

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7R IV	A7 IV
Price	£2,199	£2,299
Released	2019	2021	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution	61MP	33MP	↓
Video	4K 30fps	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus	567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life	670 shots (CIPA)	~580 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	665g (body only)	659g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II

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