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Sony A7 V vs Sony A7 IV

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Sony A7 V
Sony A7 IV
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Key differences

Key differences between Sony A7 V and Sony A7 IV
ParameterSony A7 VSony A7 IV
Readout14.5 ms · Full-frame 4K, 25pIndependent exact-model measurement.26.8 ms · Full-frame 4K, 25pIndependent exact-model measurement.
Shooting10 fps (Mech) | 30 fps (Elec)10 fps (Mech) | 10 fps (Elec)
Current Video ModesDifferent availability or basis-4K 60p · 10-bit · 4:2:2 · XAVC S-I · internal recording · (ILCE-7M4 production specification)
Battery Endurance600 shots (CIPA)580 shots (CIPA)
Editorial context

Sony A7 V

  • Type: Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full Frame
  • Resolution: 33 MP

Sony A7 IV

  • Type: Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full Frame
  • Resolution: 33 MP

Buying advice

Sony A7 V

Excellent for hybrid creators who require both high-quality photography and professional video performance. Its partially stacked sensor technology makes it a versatile choice for capturing moving subjects like sports or wildlife with minimal distortion.

Sony A7 IV

The Sony A7 IV is a versatile workhorse, making it an excellent choice for hybrid shooters who need to move between high-resolution photography and professional video. Its advanced autofocus and 4K 60p capabilities make it a top pick for wedding photographers and online content creators.

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LAUNCH

LAUNCH comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
Released2025-122021-10
Model--

Released

Sony A7 VCAMERA2025-12
Sony A7 IVCAMERA2021-10

Model

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

BODY

BODY comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
MountSony ESony E
Dimensions131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm | 658g131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm | 658g
Weather Sealing--
Active Cooling--

Type

Sony A7 VCAMERAMirrorless
Sony A7 IVCAMERAMirrorless

Mount

Sony A7 VCAMERASony E
Sony A7 IVCAMERASony E

Dimensions

Sony A7 VCAMERA131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm | 658g
Sony A7 IVCAMERA131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm | 658g

Weather Sealing

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Active Cooling

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

SENSOR & OPTICS

SENSOR & OPTICS comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
Lens--
Sensor Type--
FormatFull Frame (2.7")Full Frame (2.7")
Open Gate--
Internal RAW--
External RAW--
Readout14.5 ms · Full-frame 4K, 25pIndependent exact-model measurement.26.8 ms · Full-frame 4K, 25pIndependent exact-model measurement.
StabilizationIBIS (Mechanical)IBIS (Mechanical)

Lens

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Sensor Type

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Format

Sony A7 VCAMERAFull Frame (2.7")
Sony A7 IVCAMERAFull Frame (2.7")

Open Gate

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Internal RAW

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

External RAW

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Readout

Sony A7 VCAMERA14.5 ms · Full-frame 4K, 25pIndependent exact-model measurement.
Sony A7 IVCAMERA26.8 ms · Full-frame 4K, 25pIndependent exact-model measurement.

Stabilization

Sony A7 VCAMERAIBIS (Mechanical)
Sony A7 IVCAMERAIBIS (Mechanical)

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
FocusAI Hybrid AFHybrid Phase Detect AF
ISO100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
Base ISO--
Claimed Dynamic Range--
Shooting10 fps (Mech) | 30 fps (Elec)10 fps (Mech) | 10 fps (Elec)

Focus

Sony A7 VCAMERAAI Hybrid AF
Sony A7 IVCAMERAHybrid Phase Detect AF

ISO

Sony A7 VCAMERA100 - 51,200
Sony A7 IVCAMERA100 - 51,200

Base ISO

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Claimed Dynamic Range

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Shooting

Sony A7 VCAMERA10 fps (Mech) | 30 fps (Elec)
Sony A7 IVCAMERA10 fps (Mech) | 10 fps (Elec)

VIDEO SPECS

VIDEO SPECS comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
Current Video Modes-4K 60p · 10-bit · 4:2:2 · XAVC S-I · internal recording · (ILCE-7M4 production specification)
Planned Firmware Modes--

Current Video Modes

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA4K 60p · 10-bit · 4:2:2 · XAVC S-I · internal recording · (ILCE-7M4 production specification)

Planned Firmware Modes

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

DISPLAY

DISPLAY comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
EVFBuilt-in EVF · OLED EVFBuilt-in EVF · OLED EVF · 3.6864M dots · 0.78×
Rear Display3"3"

EVF

Sony A7 VCAMERABuilt-in EVF · OLED EVF
Sony A7 IVCAMERABuilt-in EVF · OLED EVF · 3.6864M dots · 0.78×

Rear Display

Sony A7 VCAMERA3"
Sony A7 IVCAMERA3"

POWER & STORAGE

POWER & STORAGE comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
Storage2x SD UHS-II2x SD / CFexpress A
BatteryNP-FZ100 (2,280 mAh)NP-FZ100 (2,280 mAh)
Battery Endurance600 shots (CIPA)580 shots (CIPA)

Storage

Sony A7 VCAMERA2x SD UHS-II
Sony A7 IVCAMERA2x SD / CFexpress A

Battery

Sony A7 VCAMERANP-FZ100 (2,280 mAh)
Sony A7 IVCAMERANP-FZ100 (2,280 mAh)

Battery Endurance

Sony A7 VCAMERA600 shots (CIPA)
Sony A7 IVCAMERA580 shots (CIPA)

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
Ports--
Wireless--

Ports

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

Wireless

Sony A7 VCAMERA-
Sony A7 IVCAMERA-

SENSOR SIZE

SENSOR SIZE comparison specifications
Comparison itemSony A7 VSony A7 IV
SENSOR SIZE (PHYSICAL)
Sony A7 V≈ 36 × 24 mm
Sony A7 IV≈ 36 × 24 mm
RESOLUTION (PIXELS)
Sony A7 V33 MP
Sony A7 IV33 MP

SENSOR SIZE (PHYSICAL)

Sony A7 VCAMERA≈ 36 × 24 mm
Sony A7 IVCAMERA≈ 36 × 24 mm

RESOLUTION (PIXELS)

Sony A7 VCAMERA33 MP
Sony A7 IVCAMERA33 MP

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