Description
The Sony Alpha a7 IV is a full-frame mirrorless camera body for photographers and video shooters who want a single camera for stills, 4K video and mixed use. It suits users who want direct control, fast autofocus support and a body that can be paired with Sony E mount lenses.
It uses a 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with sensor-shift 5-axis image stabilisation, ISO 100 to 51200, and continuous shooting up to 10 fps. The camera records 4K 60p video in 10-bit and includes a 3.68m-dot EVF with 120 fps refresh rate plus a 3 inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD. It also supports JPEG, Raw and HEIF capture.
In use, it pairs with Sony E mount lenses and is set up for standard shooting, video work and interval recording. The box includes the a7 IV body, NP-FZ100 battery, body cap, shoulder strap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and USB Type-C to Type-A cable.
Specifications
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor Type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 34.1 Megapixel Effective: 33 Megapixel |
| Crop Factor | None |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw, HEIF |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Image Stabilisation | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Exposure Control | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 512000 (Extended: 50 to 204800) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method | Centre-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Programme, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature, Colour Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
| Video | |
| Recording Modes | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p [50 to 200 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p [30 to 150 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [100 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [60 to 150 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i |
| Recording Limit | Unlimited |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
| Audio File Format | AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Live Streaming | Yes |
| Webcam Functionality | Yes |
| Focus | |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 23 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.78x |
| Dioptre Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Monitor | |
| Size | 3.0" |
| Resolution | 1,036,800 Dot |
| Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Flash | |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Interface | |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | HDMI A (Full Size) , USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) , USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) , 3.5mm Microphone , 3.5mm Headphone |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| GPS | No |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | |
| Battery | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 520 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.2 x 3.8 x 3.1" / 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 lb / 658 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Product details
| Bodies/Kits | Body Only |
|---|---|
| Camera Body Mount | Sony E |
| Compatible Camera Battery | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Camera Model | Sony a7 IV |
In the box
- Sony Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
- Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
- Shoulder Strap
- Accessory Shoe Cap
- Eyepiece Cup
- USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
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