Sony A7 IV vs. A7 III

After a long wait, the successor to the A7 III has been launched: the brand new A7 IV. With new features, improved specs and stunning image quality, you can now take even more beautiful photos and videos. Let's list what's been improved on.

The new Sony A7 IV in a nutshell

The Sony A7 IV is the latest full-frame mirrorless camera that's ideal for photography and videography.This camera has stunning image quality thanks to its 33 megapixels. For making video recordings you can enjoy 4K quality in 60p. Plus, you don't have to worry about flying birds any more: the A7 IV features 10fps and the latest technology for real-time tracking and eye autofocus.

Specifications: Sony A7 III vs. Sony A7 IV

Now that the Sony A7 mark IV is here, we'll help you on your way with a nice comparison with its predecessor. Which specifications have been improved or completely new. Read on!

	Sony A7 III	Sony A7 IV
Megapixel	24.4 MP	33 MP
Max. ISO	204800	204800 (photo) 102400 (video)
FPS at continuous shooting	10	10
Max. number of images in buffer when shooting continuously	182 in JPEG	828 in JPEG and RAW
Stabilization	5-step	5.5-step
Focus points	693	759
Eye autofocus	Human/animal	Human/animal/birds
Focus assistant		Focus map
Real-time tracking		Real-time tracking and AF Assist
4K max. frame rate	4K 30p	4K 60p (S35)
4K color sampling RAW	8-bits 4:2:0	10-bits 4:2:2
Image profile film	S-LOG 3	S-LOG 3 / S-CINETONE
Film stabilization	Standard	Standard + Active
Breathing compensation		Breathing compensation
Quick function button		Photo/video/S&Q
Electronic viewfinder	2.36 million dots – XGA EVF up to 60fps	3.68 million dots – Quad VGA EVF up to 120fps
Display	Tiltable	Rotatable and tiltable
Touch	Touch focus	Full touch + touch menu
Memory slot	UHS-II x2	CFe-A/UHS-II + UHS-II
Streaming		4K 15p UVC/UAC
SuperSpeed USB	5GBps (USB 3.1)	10GBps (USB 3.2 Gen2)
HDMI	HDMI Type D	HDMI Type A
Wi-Fi, Wired LAN	Wi-Fi 2.4GHz	Wi-Fi 5GHz/2.4GHz/LAN*1
Battery capacity	710 photos	610 photos
Dimensions	126.9 x 95.6 x 62.7 mm	131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8 mm
Weight	565 grams (650 incl battery + SD card)	573 grams (658 incl battery + SD card)