| Brand | SONY |
| Model | SONY A7 IV Body (Bare Body) |
| Main Selling Points | 33 million pixel back-illuminated full-frame CMOS 5-axis 5.5 stop in-body stabilization 10fps continuous shooting with tracking Bird detection autofocus 3.69 million pixel electronic viewfinder 759 phase detection autofocus points Built-in 4K60p (Super 35mm) recording |
| Camera Format | 34.1 million pixels, interchangeable lens digital camera |
| Release Date | Around October 2021 |
| Durability Features | Water and dust resistant design |
| Sensor Pixels | 34.1 million pixels |
| Effective Pixels | 33 million pixels |
| Sensor Format | 35mm full-frame |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Resolution | 7008 x 4672 |
| Resolution Options | [3:2] 35mm full-frame—L: 7008 x 4672 (33M), M: 4608 x 3072 (14M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2M) APS-C format—L: 4608 x 3072 (14M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2M) [4:3] 35mm full-frame—L: 6224 x 4672 (29M), M: 4096 x 3072 (13M), S: 3120 x 2336 (7.3M) APS-C format—L: 4096 x 3072 (13M), S: 3120 x 2336 (7.3M) [16:9] 35mm full-frame—L: 7008 x 3944 (28M), M: 4608 x 2592 (12M), S: 3504 x 1968 (6.9M) APS-C format—L: 4608 x 2592 (12M), S: 3504 x 1968 (6.9M) [1:1] 35mm full-frame—L: 4672 x 4672 (22M), M: 3072 x 3072 (9.4M), S: 2336 x 2336 (5.5M) APS-C format—L: 3072 x 3072 (9.4M), S: 2336 x 2336 (5.5M) |
| Compression Mode | JPEG (EXIF 2.32) |
| Quality Adjustment | Extra Fine, Fine, Standard, Light |
| Uncompressed Image Format | RAW, HEIF |
| Image Ratio | 3:2 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 1:1 |
| Video Resolution | Video recording system (XAVC HS 4K) (full pixel output, no pixel binning) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S 4K) (full pixel output, no pixel binning) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps), 30p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbps), 30p (140 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 60p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 30p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50 Mbps), 30p (50 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S-I 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600 Mbps), 30p (300 Mbps), 24p (240 Mbps); 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps) Video recording system (XAVC S-I HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222 Mbps), 30p (111 Mbps), 24p (89 Mbps); 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps) Slow Motion and Fast Motion (Shooting Frame Rate) NTSC Mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps PAL Mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps |
| Animation Types | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 |
| Animation Audio | LPCM Stereo (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM Stereo (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4 Channel (48 kHz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC Stereo |
| Signal Converter | 14 bits |
| Noise Reduction | Supported |
| Stabilization | 5-axis 5.5 stop sensor stabilization |
| Lens Combination | Depends on the lens |
| Lens Focal Length | Depends on the lens |
| 135 Format Focal Length | Depends on the lens |
| Zoom Capability | Depends on the lens |
| Digital Zoom | Depends on the lens |
| Aperture Range | Depends on the lens |
| Focal Length Conversion Ratio | 1x |
| Autofocus Situations | Single AF (AF-S); Continuous AF (AF-C); Direct Manual Focus (DMF); Manual Focus (MF) 425 contrast detection autofocus points / 759 phase detection autofocus points (35mm full-frame); 713 phase detection autofocus points (full-frame lens shot in APS-C angle); 575 phase detection autofocus points (APS-C lens) Supports human eye / animal eye / bird eye autofocus (usable in AF-C mode) |
| AF Assist Light | Supported |
| Manual Focus | Supported |
| Normal Focus Range | Depends on the lens |
| Macro Focus Range | Depends on the lens |
| Lens Mount | Sony E Mount |
| Adapter Lens | Depends on the lens |
| Exposure Modes | 1. Supports Aperture Priority 2. Supports Shutter Priority 3. Supports Manual Exposure |
| Scene Modes | Not supported |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, supports B shutter |
| Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot (Standard / Large), Average, Highlight |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5EV (selectable in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) adjustable in 1/3EV increments |
| Auto Exposure Lock | Supported |
| Bracketing Exposure | Bracketing: Continuous shooting, Bracketing: Single shot, selectable 3/5/9 frames. (Ambient light, flash) |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 - ISO 51200; expandable to ISO 50 - ISO 204800 |
| White Balance Settings | Auto White Balance; Daylight; Shade; Cloudy; Incandescent; Fluorescent; Flash; Color temperature 2500K to 9900K; Color filter (G7 to M7: 57 levels; A7 to B7: 29 levels); Custom; supports manual white balance settings Supports manual white balance settings |
| Self-timer | Self-timer (10/5/2 seconds delay); Self-timer (continuous) (10 seconds delay; 3 times/5 times exposure) Self-timer mode |
| Continuous Shooting | Hi+: Up to 10fps Hi: Up to 8fps Mid: Up to 6fps Low: Up to 3fps Can continuously shoot over 1,000 JPEG (Extra Fine L) / over 1,000 RAW / over 1,000 RAW + JPEG / over 1,000 lossless compressed RAW / over 1,000 lossless compressed RAW + JPEG / over 1,000 uncompressed RAW / 828 uncompressed RAW + JPEG |
| Flash Modes | Flash off, Auto flash, Forced flash, Slow sync, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction (can be turned on/off), Wireless, High-speed sync |
| External Flash | Supported, compatible with multi-interface hot shoe Sony α system flash |
| Flash Sync Modes | Supports front and rear curtain shutter |
| LCD Screen | Touchscreen, 3 inches (1,036,800 pixels) side-tilting multi-angle touchscreen, tilt angle: about 176 degrees, rotation angle: about 270 degrees, screen coverage is 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder | 0.5", 3.69 million pixel electronic viewfinder, optical viewfinder accuracy is 100% |
| Storage Media | Slot 1: Multi-slot for SD (compatible with UHS-I/II) memory cards / CFexpress Type A cards; Slot 2: Multi-slot for SD (compatible with UHS-I/II) memory cards / CFexpress Type A cards |
| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI (Type A), 3.5mm headphone, 3.5mm microphone, multi-interface hot shoe (with digital audio interface) |
| Video Output | HDMI (Type A) |
| Print Protocol | Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF settings |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 dedicated lithium battery |
| Battery Grip | VG-C4EM vertical grip |
| Included Battery and Charger | NP-FZ100 dedicated lithium battery and supports USB charging |
| Battery Life | Photos: About 580 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard) |
| Supports AC input | NPA-MQZ1K multi-battery adapter kit (sold separately) |
| Tripod Mount Material | Metal |
| Body Weight | 573 grams |
| Weight (including battery) | 658 grams |
| Dimensions | 131.3 x 96.4 x 69.7mm |