Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7 V

Key Differences

  • Sony a7 IV has a better buffer (raw) (828 shots vs 95 shots).
  • Sony a7 V has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 10 fps).
  • Sony a7 V has a better lcd resolution (2.10M dots vs 1.04M dots).
  • Sony a7 V has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Sony a7 V has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 120p).
Product
Sony a7 IV
Sony
$2,499
Sony a7 V
Sony
$2,898
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution33 MP33 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting10 fps30 fps
Buffer (RAW)828 shots95 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759759
Contrast Detect Points425425
Low Light AF-4 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x0.78x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3.2"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv4.2v5.3
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$2,898
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions131.3ร—96.4ร—79.8 mm130.3ร—96.4ร—82.4 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)695g (1.53 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shots630 shots
Battery Life (LCD)580 shots750 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100