Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip
full-frame · 2021
Sony FX3
full-frame · 2021
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip lands at 92 and Sony FX3 at 90. That puts Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony FX3 if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery gripCompared on the photo sub-score
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip leads on photo (92 vs 90).
Autofocus
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery gripCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip leads on autofocus (90 vs 88).
Video
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery gripCompared on the video sub-score
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip leads on video (88 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip | Sony FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony FX3
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip vs Sony FX3
Which is better, Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip or Sony FX3? +
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip worth the price? +
At $3,998, Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony FX3 worth the price? +
At $3,898, Sony FX3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in photo.
Does Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip or Sony FX3 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip or Sony FX3? +
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip — leads on photo (92 vs 90). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip or Sony FX3? +
Sony A7 IV · with 24-70mm kit · with battery grip — leads on autofocus (90 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.