Sony makes some great mirrorless cameras, and the a7R IV is certainly one of them. It offers some amazing features, such as in-body 5-axis stabilization, a fast AF system, high ISO, 10 frames per second continuous shooting, and a high-resolution full-frame sensor. The new camera also has an improved ergonomic grip, which makes it the best mirrorless camera for professionals.
Why We Like It – Sony Alpha A7R IV
The Sony Alpha a7R IV offers a good ergonomic design that makes it easy to use with a single hand. It features a great electronic viewfinder that offers a realistic view of what you’re looking at. This mirrorless camera offers top-notch image quality with good dynamic range, and also gets 5-axis in-body image stabilization. For a 24.2MP camera with an ISO of up to 51-200, click the Sony a6100 review.
- 61-megapixel full-frame 35mm image sensor
- 10fps high-speed continuous shooting
- In-body 5-axis image stabilization
- No 4k 60fps video recording
Performance
The Sony a7R IV is a full-frame mirrorless camera that features a medium format 61-megapixel 35-mm image sensor with a fast autofocus system. The images taken with the camera offer more detail than the previous a7R III camera. The a7R IV allows for immense creative control with features like the ability to shoot RAW image files. This allows you to have more flexibility in editing white balance, shutter speed, and other parameters after the shot. The high-resolution 61MP sensor captures stunningly detailed image files. You can save those large files to high-capacity memory cards thanks to the dual card slots. When you want to switch from capturing fine detail in stills to fluid motion in video, the a7R IV allows you to switch to video mode quickly through the menu options. With advanced manual controls over shutter speed, raw images, white balance, and more, the a7R IV gives you the creative tools to capture photos and videos exactly as you intend.
The autofocus performance is improved as well and gets AF tracking features with real-time eye AF. It has 567 phase-detection AF points for great accuracy. This full-frame camera has an ISO range between 50 and 102400 and can take good images even in low light. But, for a camera with an ISO range of 100-6400, check out the Sony A6400. The Sony a7 III or the Sony A9 are still good alternatives. Check out the YI M1 review for a camera with interchangeable lenses 12-40mm, f3.5-5.6 lens.
Design
One of the best things about the Sony a7R mark IV is the new and improved ergonomic larger grip, as you’d find on the Nikon Coolpix B700 or the Nikon P7700. This makes it easier to use the camera with a single hand if you need to. The camera also features high-quality weather seals to keep it safe in the rain or other extreme weather conditions. The a7R IV offers an OLED electronic viewfinder and a tilt-ready 3.0-inch LCD touch display. It also features in-body 5-axis image stabilization for blur-free capture. It also gets dual SD card slots. You could also give the Panasonic Lumix G7 a try.
Value
The Sony a7R III is definitely one of the best Sony Alpha cameras that offers an all-around package with features like eye AF, Pixel Shift, Digital Audio, and more. The 61-megapixel sensor offers up to 10 frames per second of continuous shooting and 14-bit raw files output. Even though the body is expensive, it becomes a great purchase when you get a lens like the Sony 16-35 mm f 2.8. This digital camera is definitely better than the Mark III and a great contender for the Nikon Z6.
The added investment in a high-end camera body pays off when you pair it with pro-level lenses that can take full advantage of the body’s capabilities. For example, the integrated battery grip helps with shooting action since it improves ergonomics and extends battery life. This lets you capture fast-moving subjects with precision. The advanced body stabilization also results in sharper handheld shots of moving subjects when combined with a high-quality telephoto lens.
Sony Alpha A7R IV Wrap Up
The Mark IV Sony a7R is a great improvement over the previous model with features such as in-body 5-axis stabilization, great eye tracking autofocus, and 10fps continuous shooting. The 61-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor offers high detail and color reproduction, similar to other Sony cameras. Although it can shoot 4K videos with ease, it would’ve been great to have a 60fps option.
