With impressive image quality in a resolution of 33 MP, video recording in 4K 60p, precise handling and fast release functions, the α 7 IV sets new standards for full-frame cameras as the perfect hybrid camera. Creative and professional photographers will always have the best Sony technology at their fingertips to realise their ideas with the α 7 IV and its first-class real-time autofocus for photo and video recording.
Memory card type | CFexpress type A, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Continuous shooting mode | 10 FPS |
Item number | 17071964 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Magnesium |
Scope of application | General application |
Country code | CH |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | Hot shoe |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorinating, Glowing, umbra |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 5EV in 1/2 steps, ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Closure type | Electric, Mechanical-switch |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s, 5 s |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Slow synchronisation |
Image sensor resolution | 33 Mpx |
Image resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Image sensor size | 35.9 x 24 mm |
Crop factor | 1 |
Supported page ratios | 3:2 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 50 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 204800 |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | TFT |
Resolution | 1036800 Pixel |
Display functions | Tilt and swivel Edited by a customer |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 3686400 Pixel |
Coverage | 94 % |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Minimum focus distance | 7 cm |
Autofocus type | Hybrid |
Autofocus areas | 759 x |
Shutter speed | 30 - 1/8000 s |
Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 10 FPS |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2610 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Max. refresh rate | 120 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps), Full HD (120fps) |
Memory card type | CFexpress type A, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Number of storage compartments | 2 |
Image file formats | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
Video file formats | H.264, MPEG-4, XAVC S |
Durability | Splashproof |
Waterproof | 0 m |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, Bluetooth, Micro USB, USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated, USB power delivery |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Power capacity | 16.40 Wh |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Sony fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | body cap, Eyepiece cup, Multi interface shoe cap, Rechargeable battery, Shoulder strap, USB A-C cable (1.5m) |
Width | 131.30 mm |
Length | 79.80 mm |
Height | 96.40 mm |
Weight | 658 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 25.70 cm |
Width | 19.10 cm |
Height | 16.80 cm |
Weight | 1.19 kg |
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