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Sony A7 IV Guides & Resources

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Last updated: March 9, 2023 by Timothy Mayo

Welcome to my Sony A7 IV (ILCE-7M4) guides & resources page.

Here you will find the latest firmware version for the a7 IV, setup and user guides, FAQs, product images, my accessories guide, lenses guide and memory card guide.

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  • Sony A7 IV Guides
  • Sony A7 IV Setup Guides
  • Sony A7 IV Reviews
  • Sony A7 IV Overview
  • Sony A7 IV Key Specs
  • Sony A7 IV FAQs
  • Sony A7 IV Product Images

Sony A7 IV Guides

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Sony A7 IV Accessories Guide

Ultimate Sony A7 IV Accessories Guide

Sony A7 IV Lenses Guide

Best Sony A7 IV Lenses Guide

Sony a7IV Manual

Sony A7 IV Manual & Online Help Guide

Sony a7IV Battery and Charger

Sony A7 IV Battery and Charger Guide

Sony A7 IV - How to Format the Memory Card?

Sony A7 IV – How to Format the Memory Card?

Sony A7 IV Dual Card Setup Guide

Sony A7 IV Dual Memory Card Setup Guide

Sony A7 IV Firmware Update v2.00

Sony A7 IV Firmware Update v2.00

Sony A7 IV Setup Guides

Here’s are a handful of setup guides that we recommend to help you learn more about this amazing camera.

Sony A7 IV Reviews

Here’s a small collection of reviews that are worth your time to watch.

Sony A7 IV Overview

The Sony a7 IV was announced on October 21st, 2021 which was just a little over 3 years and 8 months after Sony unveiled the Sony a7III which they themselves described as “the basic model”.

With a new 33 megapixel sensor the a7 IV gains an extra 9 megapixels over its predecessor along with a host of new features.

Here are some of the things that the a7 IV shares in common with the a7III:

  • NP-FZ100 battery
  • ISO 100-32000, Expanded ISO 50 to ISO 204800
  • Max 10 FPS (Frames Per Second)
  • 1/8000 to 30 sec shutter speed

And here are the new key features that the a7 IV gains:

  • 33MP full-frame Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 8x more powerful, next generation BIONZ XR™ image processing engine
  • Up to 4K 60p (APS-C) 10-bit 4:2:2 w/full pixel readout in all rec. formats
  • 7K oversampling full-frame 4K 30p 10-bit 4:2:2 w/ no pixel binning
  • Real-time Eye-AF for humans, animals, birds for photo and movie
  • S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG and 10 Creative Look presets in-camera
  • Advanced movie features; Focus Map, Breathing Comp., AF Assist
  • UVC/UAC live streaming up to 4K 15p/1080 60p w/ internal recording
  • 5-axis (5.5EV) in-body image stabilization and Active Mode for handheld movie
  • CFexpress Type-A Memory Card support

DPReview awarded this camera their Gold Award and concluded their in-depth review with the following:

The a7 IV is an all-round capable camera, supporting the photographer in almost any situation. Its video capabilities live up to a similar standard, making it a hugely flexible imaging tool. Its extreme levels of customization can be daunting but its powerful autofocus system means it can be a very simple camera to use.

DPReview

Please visit my Sony A7III vs A7IV Comparison for a complete in-depth guide to the differences between these two amazing cameras.

Sony A7 IV Key Specs

  • 33MP full-frame Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 8x more powerful, next generation BIONZ XR™ image processing engine
  • ISO 100-32000, Expanded ISO 50 to ISO 204800
  • Up to 4K 60p (APS-C) 10-bit 4:2:2 w/full pixel readout in all rec. formats
  • 7K oversampling full-frame 4K 30p 10-bit 4:2:2 w/ no pixel binning
  • Real-time Eye-AF for humans, animals, birds for photo and movie
  • S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG and 10 Creative Look presets in-camera
  • Advanced movie features; Focus Map, Breathing Comp., AF Assist
  • UVC/UAC live streaming up to 4K 15p/1080 60p w/ internal recording
  • 5-axis (5.5EV) in-body image stabilization and Active Mode for handheld movie
  • CFexpress Type-A Memory Card support
  • Max 10 FPS (Frames Per Second)
  • 1/8000 to 30 sec shutter speed
  • NP-FZ100 battery

You can find the full a7IV specifications over on Sony’s website.

Sony A7 IV FAQs

When was the Sony a7 IV announced?

The Sony a7 IV was announced on October 21st, 2021 with first shipments beginning in December 2021.

What lenses does the Sony a7IV support?

The Sony a7 IV supports both full-frame (FE) and APS-C E-mount lenses. For a complete list of supported lenses please visit my Sony E-Mount Lenses Guide.

What memory cards does the Sony a7 IV support?

The a7 IV has two memory card slots. Slot 1 supports CFexpress Type-A and also SDHC/SDXC UHS-II/I memory cards. Slot 2 only supports SDHC/SDXC UHS-II/I memory cards.

What battery does the Sony a7 IV use?

Sony NP-FZ100 battery.

Is the Sony a7 IV a full-frame camera?

Yes. The Sony a7 IV is a full-frame 35-mm camera.

Is the Sony a7 IV waterproof?

Sony only claim that the a7 IV is dust and moisture resistant, they don’t claim that it is fully waterproof and you should therefore take care if using the a7 IV in wet weather.

How many megapixels is the Sony a7 IV?

33 megapixels

How much does the Sony a7 IV weigh?

Approx. 658 g (approx. 1 lb 7.3 oz)

Sony A7 IV Product Images

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