Sony Alpha A7R IV Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Alpha A7R IV
The Sony Alpha A7R IV remains a powerhouse in the high-resolution mirrorless category, delivering 61 megapixels of full-frame detail with an autofocus system that makes it surprisingly easy to nail focus despite the massive file sizes. Reviewers consistently praise its benchmark-setting resolution and the effectiveness of its 567-point phase-detection AF paired with real-time Eye AF and tracking. The robust magnesium alloy body with extensive weather sealing, dual UHS-II card slots, and 5.5-stop in-body stabilization make it a capable tool for serious landscape, studio, and commercial work.
However, the video specs reveal where Sony drew the line for this stills-focused body. Internal 4K is capped at 30p with 8-bit 4:2:0 recording and a 100 Mbps bitrate, lagging behind more video-oriented competitors at this price point. The 61MP sensor can feel like overkill for many enthusiasts, and the resulting file sizes demand robust storage and processing power. That resolution also means any camera shake or missed focus becomes more visible, though the excellent AF and IBIS help mitigate this.
For landscape, architectural, and studio photographers who need maximum detail and reliable autofocus, the A7R IV delivers. It set a high bar when it launched and remains a strong choice in the high-resolution full-frame segment, provided you prioritize stills over video and have the workflow to handle 61MP files.
- Best-in-class 61MP resolution with excellent detail and dynamic range
- Fast Hybrid AF with 567 phase-detection points makes focusing large files easy
- 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS helps stabilize high-resolution shots
- Robust magnesium alloy build with extensive weather sealing
- Dual UHS-II card slots and strong battery life (530 EVF shots)
- Video limited to 8-bit 4:2:0 internal and 4K 30p max
- 61MP resolution is overkill for many users and creates large file sizes
- Expensive at $3,499 MSRP
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The Sony a7R IV is a hugely powerful camera which, with a bit of configuration, makes it remarkably easy to shoot perfectly-focused 61MP images.
The Sony Alpha A7R IV is an incredibly powerful mirrorless camera that set a new benchmark. The resolution may be overkill for many amateurs and enthusiasts.
First of all the specs of the A7R IV are downright impressive for a camera currently listed at $2,998.00. 61-megapixel full-frame Exmor R BSI ...
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About this product
61MP full-frame.
Specs
- Battery
- NP-FZ100, 2280 mAh, approximately 530 shots (EVF) or 660 shots (LCD)
- Weight Grams
- 665 g (body with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 128.9 x 96.4 x 77.5 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, extensive dust and moisture sealing
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit 4:2:0 internal
- Raw Video
- External via HDMI (4:2:2 8-bit), No internal RAW
- Log Profiles
- S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)
- Internal Codecs
- XAVC S, AVCHD
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080p 120 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Af Coverage
- 99.7% height, 74% width
- Slow Motion
- 4x and 5x at 1080p 120 fps
- Super 35 4k
- Yes, oversampled from 6K
- Ftp Transfer
- Yes, background transfer supported
- Dynamic Range
- 15 stops
- Silent Shooting
- Yes, electronic shutter
- Bit Depth Stills
- 14-bit
- Pc Sync Terminal
- Yes
- Grip Compatibility
- VG-C4EM Vertical Grip
- Pixel Shift Multi Shooting
- Yes, 16 shots composited to 240.8 MP
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Back-Illuminated CMOS (BSI CMOS)
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X with front-end LSI
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 61 MP
- Release Date
- September 2019
- Announced Date
- July 2019
- Launch Price Usd
- $3,499
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- 100-32000 (manual mode), 100-12800 (auto mode)
- Iso Range Stills
- 100-32000 (standard), 50-102400 (expanded)
- Continuous Shooting
- 10 fps mechanical, 8 fps live-view mode
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 30 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb
- Viewfinder
- 5.76-million-dot OLED Tru-Finder EVF, 120/100 fps
- Rear Screen
- 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD, 2.36-million-dot, tilts up 107° and down 41°
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Sony E
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x (APS-C mode: 1.5x)
- Usb
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Micro-USB
- Hdmi
- Micro-HDMI (Type D)
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm stereo microphone input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output, Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1
- Card Slots
- 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5.5 stops
- Af Points
- 567 phase-detection, 425 contrast-detection
- Af System
- Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection and contrast-detection)
- Af Low Light
- -3 EV
- Subject Detection
- Real-time Eye AF (human and animal), Real-time Tracking
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$2,798Buy
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