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Sony Alpha 7 IV

A versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sony Alpha 7 IV delivers excellent image and video quality with advanced autofocus, making it a strong hybrid choice.

The short version

A versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sony Alpha 7 IV delivers excellent image and video quality with advanced autofocus, making it a strong hybrid choice.

Pros
6
Cons
6
Sources
8

What's good

  • Excellent 33MP full-frame image quality with great detail and low noise in various lighting conditions.
  • Fast and reliable autofocus system with Real-time Eye AF for humans, animals, and birds.
  • Robust video capabilities including 4K 60p 10-bit video with S-Cinetone and S-Log3.
  • +3 more in the deep verdict

What's not

  • Tendency to overheat during extended 4K 60p video recording.
  • Significant crop when shooting 4K 60p video.
  • Menu system can be complex and takes time to learn.
  • +3 more in the deep verdict

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