Camera Comparison
Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7S
Key Differences
- Sony a7 IV has a better buffer (raw) (828 shots vs 20 shots).
- Sony a7 IV has a better effective resolution (33 MP vs 12.2 MP).
- Sony a7 IV has a better battery life (evf) (520 shots vs 240 shots).
- Sony a7 IV has a better continuous shooting (10 fps vs 5 fps).
- Sony a7 IV has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 33 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 โ 51200 | 100 โ 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 โ 204800 | 50 โ 409600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 5 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 828 shots | 20 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | โ | โ |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone | S-Log2 |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 759 | โ |
| Contrast Detect Points | 425 | โ |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | โ |
| Eye AF | Yes | No |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.23M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.0 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Micro USB 2.0 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,499 | $2,799 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 131.3ร96.4ร79.8 mm | 126.9ร94.4ร48.2 mm |
| Weight | 658g (1.45 lb) | 566g (1.25 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 520 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 580 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
