Sony · Released Dec 2021 Last verified June 8, 2026

Sony Alpha 7 IV Review

Name: Sony Alpha 7 IV
Brand: Sony

33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid

Specdex verdict The Sony Alpha 7 IV earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.

The all-rounder — Sony’s hybrid workhorse with pro AF, great ergonomics and 33 MP stills.

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Sony Alpha 7 IV — 33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid

Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Great hybrid stills + video
+Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
+Dual card slots

Cons

−4K60 is Super 35 crop
−Menus still dense
−Heats with long 4K recording

Who's the Sony Alpha 7 IV for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Skip

At $2,498 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Sony Alpha 7 IV.

Camera body
Battery + charger
Strap
Body cap
USB-C cable

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.