Sony Alpha a7R IV

27 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Sony Alpha a7R IV. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and screen are generally positive. The sensor and performance also get good views. Many are negative about the focus and flash, and there are some mixed reviews about the usability.

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Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)

Sony A7R IV hands-on review: 61 glorious megapixels

That statement is pretty incredible when you recall people jumped up-and-down over the 42MP A7R II just a few years ago. Yet here we are in 2019 and the numbers keep soaring into the stratosphere. Not that we're complaining, mind you — especially since...

61MP full-frame sensor 240MP pixel-shift mode 10 fps continuous shooting 4K video in full-width and crop modes Real-Time autofocus

Benefits of 61MP may be limited Sony menus remain problematic

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : dpreview staff (dpreview.com)

Best cameras for landscape photography in 2021

What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? High resolution, weather-sealed bodies and wide dynamic range are all important. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting landscapes, and recommended the best.

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony a7R IV Review

The Sony a7R IV ($3,499.99, body only) is the follow-up to the popular a7R III. It takes the same concept—a full-frame mirrorless camera built for high-resolution capture—to the next level. Where the previous two entries in the series shared the same...

60.2MP full-frame imaging. 10fps Raw capture. Real-Time Tracking autofocus. 5-axis image stabilization. Big, crisp EVF. Tilting touch LCD. Dual UHS-II slots.

Lower-pixel cameras are better for video. Phase detection doesn't extend to edge of frame. Big file sizes.

The full-frame mirrorless Sony a7R IV outshines its high-resolution competition with an outstanding autofocus system and a superlative image sensor, delivering class-leading performance.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony a7R IV

The full-frame mirrorless Sony a7R IV outshines its high-resolution competition with an outstanding autofocus system and a superlative image sensor, delivering class-leading performance.

60.2MP full-frame imaging. 10fps Raw capture. Real-Time Tracking autofocus. 5-axis image stabilization. Big, crisp EVF. Tilting touch LCD. Dual UHS-II slots.

Lower-pixel cameras are better for video. Phase detection doesn't extend to edge of frame. Big file sizes.

Bottom Line: The full-frame mirrorless Sony a7R IV outshines its high-resolution competition with an outstanding autofocus system and a superlative image sensor, delivering class-leading performance.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Carey Rose (dpreview.com)

Sony a7R IV initial review: What's new and how it compares

Sony's new a7R IV has grabbed headlines with its new 61MP sensor and revamped autofocus system, but it also comes with a ton of refinements in terms of handling, build, and more. Find out all the details in our initial review.

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sony Alpha 7R IV, IVA Review

The Sony a7R IV is a highly-refined, feature-packed, extremely competent, well-constructed little camera that delivers sharp, incredibly-high-resolution images with impressive dynamic range. The upgrades in the version IV camera are signifcant with the...

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony A7R IV Review

Traditionally, you'd have to make a tough choice between resolution and speed when it comes to high-end cameras, but with the new flagship A7R IV mirrorless model, Sony are attempting to offer the best of both worlds. Can it really succeed as a camera...

Sep, 2019

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Sony A7R IV Review

The Sony A7R IV is a thoroughly impressive camera. Its high-res 61MP sensor captures images with incredible detail.

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.

Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.

The Sony A7R IV is a thoroughly impressive camera. Its high-res 61MP sensor captures images with incredible detail. Plus, with swift burst shooting, top-notch high ISO performance, fast AF, Real-Time Eye AF tracking, 4Kp30 video and in-body image...

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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (digitalcameraworld.com)

Sony A7R IV review

The 61 megapixel Sony A7R IV is remarkable as a technical achievement, but as a camera its handling is starting to grate

World record resolution! ; Better handling than the Mark III ; Eye-tracking AF ; 10fps shooting

No 60/50p video ; Small body/big lens imbalance ; Ageing design and handling

The Sony A7R IV’s design tweaks make it handle better than the A7R III before it (though it can still be tiresome), and the resolution puts it well ahead of all its full frame mirrorless rivals for megapixels. And yet… while Sony’s hybrid AF system...

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (computershopper.com)

Sony a7R IV

60.2MP full-frame imaging. 10fps Raw capture. Real-Time Tracking autofocus. 5-axis image stabilization. Big, crisp EVF. Tilting touch LCD. Dual UHS-II slots.

Lower-pixel cameras are better for video. Phase detection doesn't extend to edge of frame. Big file sizes.

The full-frame mirrorless Sony a7R IV outshines its high-resolution competition with an outstanding autofocus system and a superlative image sensor, delivering class-leading performance.

Oct, 2019

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