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Sony A7 IV Gets 89% Overall Score and Gold Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Sony A7 IV. The full frame mirrorless camera achieves an excellent 89% overall score and gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Sony a7 IV: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7 IV with 28-70mm Lens: $2,698 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Specifications

  • 33MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
  • Up to 10 fps shooting in lossy Raw with extensive buffer
  • In-body stabilization rated up to 5.5EV
  • Full-width oversampled 4K from 7K, up to 30p
  • 4K/60p (from 4.6K capture) in Super35 / APS-C mode
  • 10-bit video or HEIF stills capture
  • H.265 video, S-Cinetone color mode
  • 3.69M dot OLED viewfinder
  • Twin card slots (1x CFe A/UHS-II, 1x UHS-II SD)
  • Full-time Bluetooth LE connection

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Best Memory Cards for Sony a7 IV

Best CFexpress cards and SD memory cards for Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera. Here is the guide for you to get the top recommended & CFexpress cards and SD cards for Sony a7 IV.

The Sony a7 IV has dual memory card slots: The card slot 1 supports both the fast CFexpress Type A cards and the UHS-II SD cards while the card slot 2 is only compatible with UHS-II SD cards. In addition, the Sony a7 IV features many of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies, including the latest BIONZ XR processing engine and advanced AF (autofocus) capabilities from the flagship Sony a1 combined with streamlined operability and enhanced reliability for photos and movies, making it the perfect all-around camera for today’s imaging enthusiasts and professionals. So, with advanced AI-based autofocus, evolved movie technologies and greater streaming and sharing functionality, the Sony a7 IV is a well-rounded camera suitable for all kinds of photography.

As mentioned above, the Sony a7 IV (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) has 2x memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. Although SD cards and CFexpress Type A cards are not the same in size, the Sony a7 IV card slot 1 will accept either card type. If you want to get ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your Sony a7 IV camera, here we list the top recommended & fastest CFexpress Type A cards and SD cards for the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Sony a7 IV”

Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV

Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV full frame E-mount mirrorless camera. Looking for recommended lenses for your Sony a7IV? Here are the top recommended Sony a7 IV lenses.

The Sony a7 IV features many of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies, including the latest BIONZ XR processing engine and advanced AF (autofocus) capabilities from the flagship Sony a1 combined with streamlined operability and enhanced reliability for photos and movies, making it the perfect all-around camera for today’s imaging enthusiasts and professionals. The Sony a7 IV also boasts a 33MP image resolution, rich movie expression and various features to support the growing demand for remote communication, bringing new meaning to what a “basic” camera can accomplish, and it is capable of recording 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 video and full-frame 7K oversampling for 4K 30p output, as well as up to 10 fps continuous shooting using either the mechanical or electronic shutter and with AF/AE enabled. So, with advanced AI-based autofocus, evolved movie technologies and greater streaming and sharing functionality, the Sony a7 IV is a well-rounded camera suitable for all kinds of photography.

So, if you own a brand new Sony a7 IV (Amazon, B&H, Adorama), the next thing is to find the best/right lenses. In this article we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame E-mount lenses for Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV”

Sony A7 IV Announced, Priced $2,498, Available for Pre-Order

Sony has officially announced the new Sony A7 IV. It does double duty with strong stills and video performance. An advanced hybrid mirrorless camera, the a7 IV has the resolution and AF performance that appeals to photographers along with robust 4K 60p video recording for filmmakers and content creators.

The newly developed 33MP Exmor R CMOS sensor pairs with the BIONZ XR processor from the Alpha 1 to achieve quick shooting up to 10 fps and 4K 60p video recording, along with broad sensitivity up to ISO 51200 and a wide 15+ stop dynamic range. Beyond image quality, the sensor and processor also contribute to an advanced AI-based AF system that supports Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking for intuitive AF control and subject tracking.

The new sensor is combined with Sony’s Bionz XR processing engine to deliver speed and resolution, with a host of new AF modes. New to the Sony A7 IV is an Eye AF Birds mode and Eye AF for video. These join the existing Eye AF and Animal Eye AF modes.

The a7 IV will be available from late December 2021 at a recommended price of $2499, a $500 increase over the launch price of the a7 III.

Pre-order links:

Sony a7 IV: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7 IV with 28-70mm Lens: $2,698 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony HVL-F60RM2 Wireless Radio Flash: $548 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Confirmed: Sony a7 IV Will Be Announced on October 21st

Sony released a new teaser that the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera will be officially announced on October 21st, 2021 at 10: 00EDT / 15: 00BST / 22: 00SGT.

According to latest Sony rumors, the upcoming Sony A7 IV will feature 33MP Sensor, much improved touchscreen function and can do 4K streaming.  Check out the Sony a7 IV teaser below.

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More Sony a7 IV Details Leaked

More Sony a7 IV Specs have been leajed ahead of the official announcement. According to the A7 IV specs list the full frame mirrorless camera will feature 33MP Sensor, much improved touchscreen function and can do 4K streaming

According to latest Sony rumors,  the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera will be officially announced on October 21, 2021. Continue reading “More Sony a7 IV Details Leaked”

Sony a7 IV to be Announced in October 2021 w/ 33MP Sensor!

The Sony a7 IV camera is rumored to be announced by the end of October 2021. The announcement of the Sony a7 IV will be delayed due to the worldwide chip production shortage.

According to latest Sony rumors, the Sony a7 IV will use a newly developed 33MP full-frame sensor and 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization. This IBIS tech will be effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops, 4K 60p video recording as well as a $2499 price tag and more.

It will be interesting to see how far the dynamic range and readout performance of this newly developed sensor will evolve in Sony A7 IV. In addition, the image stabilization has been improved from the current 5 stops of the Sony a7 III to 5.5 stops, which is equivalent to the Sony a7R IV. Continue reading “Sony a7 IV to be Announced in October 2021 w/ 33MP Sensor!”

Sony a7R V Coming in 2022 with 102MP Sensor?

According to recent reports, the Sony a7R V will be released in 2022 with a new 102MP full frame sensor. Of course, the image here is not real, but the expectation is that the sensor resolution of the Sony A7RV will be 102MP.

The Sony A7R series is a high resolution mirrorless camera model designed not for video shooters but for photographers who care about details

However it will be convenient for trimming, but performance such as high sensitivity performance, dynamic range, and reading speed will decrease, so it seems that the Sony a7R V will be a camera with a fairly peaky character. Continue reading “Sony a7R V Coming in 2022 with 102MP Sensor?”

Sony New 20MP Four Third and 40MP Full-frame Sensor

Dpreview forum members spotted a new Sony 4/3 image sensor IMX472-AAJK on Sony’s website.

There is a 20MP M4/3 Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor as well as a Brand new 40MP Fullframe Sensor is also surfaced.  Let’s discuss the 20MP M4/3 format sensor first. The sensor is designed for digital cameras. However it’s unlikely this sensor will be used for the GH6 as the resolution isn’t enough for the teased 5.6k video recording. Continue reading “Sony New 20MP Four Third and 40MP Full-frame Sensor”

Sony a7 IV Release Date Rumored to be around September 2021

The highly anticipated Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera has been rumored for a long time. The latest rumors suggest that the new Sony a7 IV will be released around September 2021.

The current Sony a7 III was officially announced in February 2018 and it is now almost 3 years old. So it’s time for Sony to announce the highly anticipated Sony a7 IV model, and Sony will definitely put a lot of effort into it. I would like to pay attention to the extent to which the technology developed for higher-end models such as the Sony a1 will be adopted. Continue reading “Sony a7 IV Release Date Rumored to be around September 2021”