OVERVIEW
An all-rounder that pushes beyond fundamentals, the Sony a7 IV carries out twofold responsibility with solid stills and video execution. A high-level half and half mirrorless camera, the a7 IV has the goal and AF execution that appeals to photographers alongside hard 4K 60p video recording for producers and content makers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Check out the specifications of Sony A7 IV below:
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 34.1 Megapixel Effective: 33 Megapixel |
Sensor Type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter, Electronic Shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 100 to 102,400) |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color 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 |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes | 3:2 Raw 7008 x 4672 3:2 JPEG 7008 x 4672 4608 x 3072 3504 x 2336 1:1 JPEG 4672 x 4672 3072 x 3072 2336 x 2336 4:3 JPEG 6224 x 4672 4096 x 3072 3120 x 2336 16:9 JPEG 7008 x 3944 4608 x 2592 3504 x 1968 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw, HEIF |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Video Capture
Recording Modes | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p [50 to 200 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p [30 to 150 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [100 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [60 to 150 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] |
Recording Limit | Unlimited |
Video System | NTSC/PAL |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio 2-Channel AAC LC Audio |
External Video Capture
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i |
IP Streaming | None |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Other I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/USB Micro-B Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Power I/O | 1 x USB Type-C Input/Output |
Wireless | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Monitor
Size | 3.0″ |
Resolution | 1,036,800 Dot |
Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.5″ |
Resolution | 3,680,000 Dot |
Eye Point | 23 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.78x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
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 | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
General
Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 520 Shots) |
Power Consumption | <5.7 W |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom) |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
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) |
Kit Lens
Focal Length | 28 to 70mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 36 |
Angle of View | 75° to 34° |
Maximum Magnification | 0.19x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.8″ / 30 cm |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.9 x 3.3″ / 72.5 x 83 mm |
Weight | 10.4 oz / 295 g |
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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33MP Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
Recently created 33MP Exmor R full-outline sensor includes a back-enlightened plan that advances high clearness, low commotion, and striking variety delivering. This plan benefits working in low-light circumstances and works related to an expansive responsiveness scope of ISO 100-51200. The sensor’s plan additionally accomplishes a great powerful scope of around 15 stops and documents can be kept in crude, JPEG, or the 10-cycle HEIF design.
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BIONZ XR Processor
Utilizing the leader class BIONZ XR motor, high velocity picture handling abilities are accessible for quick persistent shooting, 4K video recording, and high level AF following execution. The speedy handling additionally assists with lessening moving screen and other movement bends for clean delivering of moving subjects.
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4K 60p Video Recording in 10-Bit
- Taking advantage of the great goal 33MP sensor and quick handling capacities, UHD 4K 30p XAVC HS 10-cycle recording is conceivable utilizing the full width of the sensor, offering 7K oversampling for amazing sharpness and authenticity.
- There is also oversampled 4K recording, via a 4.6K capture area, with a Super 35 crop, that offers UHD 4K output up to 60p in 10-bit.
- No recording time limit takes into consideration limitless clasp lengths and the camera’s actual plan includes a superior intensity disseminating design to advance longer conceivable recording times; longer than one hour of ceaseless 4K 60p 10-cycle 4:2:2 recording, for instance.
- The a7 IV utilizes a couple of codecs to suit various work processes: XAVC HS, which utilizes HEVC/H.265 encoding to hold more detail at more modest bitrates and XAVC S-I, which is an intraframe codec for predictable execution and quality at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s
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S-Cinetone, S-Log3, and Other Color and Gamma Controls
S-Cinetone can be utilized to convey unmistakable varieties and sound looking complexion delivering that matches the FX9 and FX6 cameras, alongside the a1 and a7S III, and depends on innovation from the expert Cinema Line cameras, like the VENICE. This variety profile offers regular mid-tones, delicate varieties, and particularly all around controlled features.
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AI-Based Autofocus
Covering approximately 94% of the image area, a Fast Hybrid AF system incorporates 759 phase-detection points for quick and precise focusing in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -4 EV. This focusing system is available for use in all recording modes, to benefit both video and stills applications.
- Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF
Continuous Tracking is an AI-based subject acknowledgment framework that perceives variety, example, and subject distance data for high precision and centering speed.
Beyond just following subjects, Real-time Eye AF adjusts the centering precision and perceives human, creature, and bird’s eyes for basic sharpness. Continuous Eye AF even keeps up with center around a subject’s eye when they leave and reemerge the edge, considering working in more unconstrained shooting circumstances.
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Viewfinder and LCD Screen
A superior QVGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF highlights a 3.68m-speck goal that is roughly 1.6x higher in goal than its ancestor for more keen, more clear review. This viewfinder upholds both standard 60 fps and 120 fps outline rates for smooth movement delivering and its actual plan has a long 23mm eye point, 0.78x-amplification, and 37.3° field of view.
Ideal for vlogging or other self-recording needs, the side-opening 3.0″ 1.03m-speck vari-point articulating screen can be utilized in a forward looking direction or can be shifted up or down to suit working from high or low shooting points. This LCD is a touchscreen, as well, for natural shooting control and menu route.
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5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
Upgraded 5.5-stop successful 5-pivot SteadyShot INSIDE picture adjustment framework makes up for five unique sorts of camera shake experienced during handheld shooting of stills and video and permits clients to certainly utilize any focal point, even adjusted focal points, for basic shooting without experiencing obscure from camera shake.
For long central lengths, the framework will address for pitch and yaw changes. Full scale and high-amplification symbolism, then again, will profit from the consideration of even and vertical shift pay. All shooting styles will get use out of the roll pay. Each of the 5 tomahawks of adjustment will work consistently, in any event, when utilized with outsider focal points and connectors or focal points with worked in optical adjustment.
Furthermore, explicitly for video, there is likewise an Active IS mode that adds considerably more exact adjustment techniques for even smoother film straight out of camera.
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Advanced External Flash Control
Fitting working with streak while capturing quick subjects, P-TTL streak metering is in the middle of between every openness while working with lo, mid, or even howdy speed nonstop shooting modes. This assists with keeping up with stable brightening if making low-light explodes and enormously helps working in changing light or low-light circumstances. The refreshed blaze control framework likewise assists with diminishing glimmer trigger slack, involves the camera’s AWB data for normal variety delivering, and upholds changing select glimmer and transmitter units straightforwardly from the camera’s connection point.
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Wireless Connectivity and Streaming
- Inbuilt Wi-Fi empowers the distant camera control and moment sharing of symbolism to cell phones for direct sharing on the web, and backing for both 2.4 and 5 GHz groups likewise empower remote fastened shooting support. This network likewise gives distant camera control.
- Utilization of the Imaging Edge versatile application is benefitted by Bluetooth to keep a solid association between the camera and cell phone.
- Upholds Visual Story for simple cloud-based convey of photographs and recordings following the shooting.
- 4K 15p, FHD 60p/30p, and HD 30p recording settings are accessible and there are likewise inner Creative Look and Soft Skin impacts for a refined picture quality directly from the camera.
- Inner recording is upheld to a memory card while live streaming.
- UVC and UAC guidelines are upheld for further developed picture and sound quality during streaming.
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FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
Included with the camera is the adaptable wide-point to picture length FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS focal point. This focal point highlights an additional one low scattering component and three aspherical components to control both chromatic and circular deviations all through the zoom range. A straight self-adjust engine, combined with an inward centering configuration, offers speedy and calm centering execution to suit the two stills and video shooting. Furthermore, Optical SteadyShot picture adjustment limits the presence of camera shake and a climate fixed plan grants working in harsh circumstances.
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