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Sony A7 IV

Quick information
Brand Sony 2021
Model ILCE-7M4/B
Released Year 2021
Type Mirrorless Cameras
Series a7
Color Black
Compatible Mountings
  • Sony E
  • Sony Alpha
Autofocus Yes
Photo Sensor Resolution
  • 33 MP
  • 33.3 MP
Video Resolution
  • 2160p
  • 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • 1080p
Optical Zoom
  • 1 x
  • 2.5 x
File Format
  • RAW
  • JPEG
Status Active
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Overview

The Sony Alpha 7 IV (ILCE-7M4) is part of Sony's renowned a7 series, featuring a full-frame 33-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor built on the back-illuminated design for enhanced light sensitivity and reduced noise. It incorporates the BIONZ XR image processor that allows high-speed processing and supports 4K video recording at up to 60fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal encoding. The camera offers advanced autofocus with Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals and boasts a 759-point phase-detection AF system covering approximately 94% of the image area. Its mechanical shutter supports continuous shooting speeds of up to 10 frames per second with AF/AE tracking. The ILCE-7M4 provides an improved electronic viewfinder with 3.69 million dots and a vari-angle touchscreen LCD for versatile shooting angles. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and a reliable Multi Interface Shoe for external accessories, making it suitable for professional photography and videography workflows.

Specifications

Built-In Media
  • Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera, Lilliput A7S 7' Full HD Monitor, Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, 2 x Sony 64GB SF-M/T2 UHS-II SDXC Memory Card, Soft Bag, 3 x NP-FZ100 Battery, Memory Card Reader, Led Light, Corel Photo Software, 12 inch Flexible Tripod, Hand Strap, Memory Card Wallet, Lens Cap Keeper, Cleaning Kit, HDMI Cable
  • 1 - Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera, FE 24-70 f/2.8 GM Lens, 64GB SF-M/T2 UHS-II SDXC Memory Card, 3 Piece Filter Kit, Soft Bag, NP-FZ100 Battery, Card Reader, Led Light, Corel Photo Software, Flexible Tripod, Hand Strap, Wallet, Lens Cap Keeper, Cleaning HDMI Cable, ALC-B1EM Body for E-Mount Cameras
  • Accessories
  • Memory Card
  • Camera Body & Lens
  • Tripod
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Battery
  • Body Cap
  • Eyecup
  • SD Card
  • Shoe Cap
  • Camera Kit
  • Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera, Lilliput A7S 7' Full HD Monitor, Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, 2 x Sony 64GB SF-M/T2 UHS-II SDXC Memory Card, Soft Bag, 3 x NP-FZ100 Battery, Memory Card Reader, Led Light, Corel Photo Software, 12 inch Flexible Tripod, Hand Strap, Memory Card Wallet, Lens Cap Keeper, Cleaning Kit, HDMI Cable
  • Camera Body & Accessories
  • Camera Body & Lens & Accessories
  • Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera, Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, AC Adapter and Power Cord, Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras, Shoulder Strap, Accessory Shoe Cap, Eyepiece Cup, USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
  • Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera, Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, AC Adapter and Power Cord, Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras, Shoulder Strap, Accessory Shoe Cap, Eyepiece Cup, USB Type-C to Type-A Cable, Lilliput A7S 7'' Full HD Monitor, Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, 2 x Sony 64GB SF-M/T2 UHS-II SDXC Memory Card, Soft Bag, 3 x NP-FZ100 Battery, Memory Card Reader, Led Light, Corel Photo Software With PhotoMirage, AfterShot, Painter Essentials, PaintShop Pro, and Video Studio, 12_inch Flexible Tripod, Hand Strap, Memory Card Wallet, Lens Cap Keeper, Cleaning Kit, HDMI Cable
  • Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera & Accessories Kit
  • Lens Cap
  • Remote
Are Batteries Included
  • Yes
  • No
External-Memory Size
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
Series Number 7
UPC
  • 810151891521
  • 810151891552
  • 657768611445
  • 810151891514
  • 810151891569
  • 657768611452
  • 657768611438
  • 810151891507
  • 810151891545
Item Height
  • 6.4 inches
  • 3.1 inches
Manufacturer Sony
Screen Size 3 Inches
Display Type LCD
Dots Per Screen
  • 1030000
  • 921
  • 600 dots
  • 33000000 dpsa
  • 1036800
  • 921600
  • 1030000 dots
  • 1.03 million
Touch Screen Type
  • Capacitive
  • Resistive
Display Resolution Maximum
  • 33 MP
  • 3.68 MP
  • 33MP
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
Has Color Screen Yes
Flash Memory Type
  • SDXC
  • SD
Memory Slots Available
  • 1
  • 2
Memory Storage Capacity
  • 128 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 1 TB
Write Speed
  • up to 90 MB/s
  • 300 MB/s
  • 90 MB/s
  • 10 fps
  • ≤ 312 MB/s
  • 277 MB/s
  • UHS-II" or "250 MB/s
Flash Memory Speed Class
  • UHS-II
  • 30 MB/s
  • UHS-I or UHS-II
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class
  • U3
  • U3 or higher
  • UHS-II
Flash Memory Video Speed Class
  • V60
  • UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)
  • V90 or below
  • U3
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type
  • UHS-II
  • UHS-I
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum 64 GB
File Format
  • RAW
  • JPEG
Effective Still Resolution 33 MP
JPEG Quality Level
  • Normal
  • Fine
Dynamic Stops 15 Stops
Maximum Image Size
  • 3.84E+3 Pixels
  • 33 MP
Total Still Resolution 33 MP
Lens Type
  • Standard
  • Standard Zoom
  • Wide Angle
  • Telephoto
  • Wide Angle Zoom
Camera Lens
  • RM
  • Sony FE 24-70 f/2.8 GM Lens
  • FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
  • Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens: A wide-angle zoom lens offering excellent low light performance, covering a focal length range of 16-35mm, and part of Sony's premium G Master series.
  • 16-35mm f/2.8
  • Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens: 24-105mm zoom range, constant f/4 aperture, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
Exposure Control
  • Program (P)
  • Aperture Priority (Av or A)
  • Shutter Priority (Tv or S)
  • Manual (M)
  • Aperture Priority (Av or A) mode
  • Manual (M) mode
  • Program AE
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Automatic (Auto)
White Balance Settings
  • Auto
  • Incandescent
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent
  • Cloudy
  • Flash torch
  • Shade
  • Custom
Connectivity Technology
  • USB
  • HDMI
  • Wi-Fi
Wireless Technology Wi-Fi
Video Output HDMI
Total Video Out Ports
  • 1
  • 2
Shooting Modes
  • Automatic
  • Aperture Priority
  • Shutter Manual
  • Shutter Priority
  • Movie
  • Landscape
  • Macro
  • Portrait
  • Manual
  • Sports
  • Custom
  • Easy
  • Panorama
  • Underwater
Digital-Still
  • Yes
  • No
Movie Mode Yes
Image Capture Type
  • Stills & Video
  • Stills
Auto Focus Technology
  • Hybrid
  • Contrast Detection
Focus Features
  • Hybrid
  • autofocus self-illumination light
Autofocus Points
  • 759
  • 782
Focus Type
  • Hybrid
  • Hybrid AF
  • Auto Focus
  • manual-and-auto
  • Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
  • Automatic AF (AF-A)
  • Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
  • Manual Focus (MF)
  • Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
Autofocus Yes
Compatible Mountings
  • Sony E
  • Sony Alpha
Sensor Type
  • CMOS
  • BSI CMOS
Image stabilization
  • Optical
  • 5-Axis
  • Hybrid
Expanded ISO Minimum 100
Photo Sensor Resolution
  • 33 MP
  • 33.3 MP
Photo Sensor Size
  • Full Frame (35mm)
  • 36mm x 24mm
Minimum Shutter Speed
  • 0.1 seconds
  • 0.00025 seconds
Form Factor Mirrorless
Item Weight
  • 8.8 Pounds
  • 8.47 Pounds
  • 7.8 Pounds
  • 8.5 Pounds
  • 7.78 Pounds
  • 8.78 Pounds
  • 5.3 Pounds
  • 8 Pounds
  • 7.79 Pounds
  • 8.4 Pounds
  • 4.92 Pounds
  • 8.1 Pounds
Video Resolution
  • 2160p
  • 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • 1080p
Viewfinder Electronic
Flash Modes
  • [PO] Partially Obtainable
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Fill Flash
  • Red Eye Reduction
  • [Partial]
  • Multiple flash modes, including Auto, On, Off, and possibly Slow Synch.
  • Slow Synch
  • Rear Curtain Synch
Camera Flash
  • Built-In
  • no flash
  • Studio
  • Hammerhead
Skill Level Professional
Compatible Devices
  • Sony E mount cameras
  • Sony E-mount cameras or lenses
  • Tablet
  • Smartphone
  • Sony Alpha
  • Computers (USB)
  • Computers, possibly other devices supporting UVC/UAC via USB Type-C
  • Sony E-mount devices
  • Sony E
  • Computers, possibly other devices supporting UVC/UAC protocols
  • Computers
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Remote Control Devices
Continuous Shooting
  • 10 fps
  • 1E+1 fps
Aperture modes
  • Aperture Priority
  • Shutter Priority
  • Manual
  • Program Auto
  • F4.0
  • F2.8
  • F2.8-F5.6
Flash Sync Speed
  • 1/200 or 1/250
  • 1/200s or 1/250s
  • 1/20000 Seconds
  • 1/250
Video Capture Format
  • MP4
  • 4k
  • MOV
Expanded ISO Maximum 51200
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Supported Audio Format
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • LPCM
  • linear PCM
  • or WAV
Frame Rate
  • 60
  • 60 FPS
Mount Type
  • handheld
  • Sony E-mount
  • Tripod
  • Bayonet
  • Sony
  • Sony E
Microphone Technology
  • Shotgun
  • Condenser
  • dynamic
Warranty Type
  • Full Warranty
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Limited
  • 90 days limited warranty
Crop Factor 1
Mounting Thread Type
  • Screw Thread
  • Sony E-mount
  • 1/4-20
Has Image Stabilization
  • Yes
  • No
Remote Included No
Metering Methods
  • Advanced autofocus metering with real-time eye detection and hybrid phase/contrast detection
  • 1200-zone evaluative
  • Evaluative/Spot
  • Multi-Zone
  • Center Weighted
  • Spot
Display Fixture Type
  • Fixed
  • Tilting
  • Articulating
Supported Image Format
  • JPEG, RAW
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • HEIF
Bit Depth 10 Bit
Maximum Focal Length
  • 7E+1 Millimeters
  • 70 Millimeters
  • 35 Millimeters
  • 105 Millimeters
Zoom Optical Zoom
Minimum Focal Length
  • 24 Millimeters
  • 28 Millimeters
  • 16 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View
  • 84 Degrees
  • 34 Degrees
Lens Construction
  • 12 elements
  • 9 groups
  • Zoom
  • 14 elements in 12 groups
Total USB Ports
  • 1
  • 2
Night vision No
Maximum Aperture
  • 0.36 Millimeters
  • 2.8 Millimeters
Delay between shots 0.1 seconds
Warranty Description
  • 90 days limited warranty
  • 1 Year Sony USA
Total USB 2.0 Ports 1
Total USB 3.0 Ports 1
Special Feature
  • Fast Continuous
  • Wireless
  • Image Stabilization
  • High Dynamic Range Sensor
  • Low-Light Performance
  • 4K 60p Video Recording
  • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
Specific Uses For Product
  • Photography
  • photography
  • videography
  • content creation
  • filmmaking
  • events
  • studio work
  • vlogging
  • travel
  • wildlife
  • sports
  • landscape
  • portrait
  • Videography
Viewfinder Magnification
  • 0.78x
  • 0.70x
Guide Number 6.3
Viewfinder Coverage Percentage 100
Lens Correction Type
  • Peripheral Illumination, Chromatic Aberration
  • Chromatic Aberration
Number of Diaphragm Blades
  • 7
  • 9
Recording Capacity 600 MB
Flash Memory Installed Size
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
Aspect Ratio
  • 21:9
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Optical Zoom
  • 1 x
  • 2.5 x
Data Transfer Rate 1.7E+2 Megabits Per Second
Maximum Shutter Speed
  • 30 seconds
  • 1/4000 seconds
  • 1/2000 seconds
Color Black
Audio Input
  • Microphone
  • External Microphone
Audio Output Type Stereo
Battery Cell Type Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity
  • 2.28E+3 Milliamp Hours
  • 2280 Milliamp Hours
Age Range Description Adult
Focal Length Description
  • 28-70mm
  • 24-105mm
Lens Mount Sony E
Shutter Speed Description Fastest speed up to 1/4000 sec
Audio Recording No
Diopter Adjustment Range Description
  • ±3 diopters
  • +-3 diopters
Processor Description
  • BIONZ XR image processor
  • BIONZ XR
Digital Scene Transition

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