Sony Alpha A7 IV vs Sony Alpha A7R III: Specs & Differences

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Sony Alpha A7 IV
78
125 out of 160
Sony Alpha A7R III wins
3.9/5
4.0/5
Sony Alpha A7R III
80
128 out of 160

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationSony Alpha A7 IVSony Alpha A7R III
Sensor SizeFull frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
ISO Range100 - 51200100 - 32000
Storage Slots22
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountSony ESony E

Sony Alpha A7 IV vs Sony Alpha A7R III

Sensor Size

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
8
8
Full frameFull frame

Storage Slots

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 10/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
10
10
22

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 10/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
10
10
97100

Resolution

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 7/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 9/10
7
9
3342
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 2 points

Low Light Performance

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 9/10
8
9
ISO 3379ISO 3523
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 1 point

Max ISO Score

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 7/10
8
7
ISO 51200ISO 32000
Sony Alpha A7 IV leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 10/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
10
10
14.7 EV14.7 EV

Autofocus System

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 10/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 10/10
10
10
759 points425 points

Video Capabilities

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
8
8
3840 x 21603840 x 2160

Burst Speed

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 7/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 7/10
7
7
1010

Battery Life

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
8
8
600650

Viewfinder Quality

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 5/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 5/10
5
5
3,690k dots3,686k dots

Portability

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 9/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 9/10
9
9
659657

Lens Ecosystem

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 8/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
8
8
284 lenses284 lenses

Value for Money

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 7/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 8/10
7
8
$2098$1694.95
Sony Alpha A7R III leads by 1 point

Durability

Sony Alpha A7 IV: 2/10Sony Alpha A7R III: 2/10
2
2
22

Comparison Summary

Sony Alpha A7 IV
Categories Won
1
Equal performance
Tied Categories
12
Sony Alpha A7R III
Categories Won
3

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