Sony camera

Sony A7R IV

Creators cited with it: 4; From 5 reports.
Reviewers: Praised for value and image quality; Pushback on video. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

Jason VongYouTube, 675K followersOctober 2026
“Just by the way, taken with the Sony A7R Mark IV and the Sigma 24 to 70 f/2.8 version 1. Oldass gear, but the image quality still holds up.”
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Chris HauYouTube, 616K followersOctober 2022
“I'm rocking the Sony A7R4, 60 megapixels. So my version of cheating in this is that I have 60 megapixels to crop in on.”
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Philip BloomYouTube, 276K followersApril 2020
“Filmed on Video AND Stills cameras; Sony FX9, MAVO LF, Sony A7RIV, Sony A6600, Fuji GFX 100, GoPro Hero 8 and Osmo Action”
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Sean TuckerYouTube, 623 followers
“The camera that I'm using is a full-frame Sony A7R4, which is 61 megapixels. It's not the latest version. There's an A7R5 out, but honestly, this camera I really love, and it's been doing a great job for me.”
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1 more report from Sean Tucker
- “In terms of the camera, I'm going to use my full-frame Sony A7R4.”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest August 2026

What press and YouTube reviews of the Sony A7R IV judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Value
Image quality

Where reviewers push back

Video
Autofocus
Build & handling

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Great detail, natural colour and low light; resolution edge subtle3 reviews›
Praise (7)
- “I would say that the a7 r4 has an edge at high ISO even though it has quite a bit more megapixels in its sensor”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 7:20
- “the sony a7r 4 does many things well and low-light is one of them”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 7:13
- “the crop mode does get you a noticeably more detailed image”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 9:19
- “The color rendition is especially good, and the A7R IV produces very natural-looking JPEGs.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
- “Despite disappointing lab results, the real world dynamic range is very good.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
- “the image quality looks amazing”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 2:09
- “There was also a bump up in things like low light performance, which is lovely to see.”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 2:22
Complaints (1)
- “the advantage of its 61MP resolution over 40-50 megapixel rivals is subtler than the numbers suggest”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
VideoCriticised: Reviewers are critical.Dated video specs: no 4K 60p, no 10-bit, soft recording3 reviews›
Complaints (5)
- “it is a shame we're not getting a sharper full-frame recording”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 9:36
- “video specs were a little underwhelming”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 0:03
- “There's still no 50/60p 4K video capability, nor 10-bit capture”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
- “the 4K video stays capped at 30fps, which is a little disappointing”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
- “I think the video specs maybe are a little bit limited compared to the newer models.”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 0:54
AutofocusSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: excellent eye tracking, but struggles with fast motion3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “I do feel it gives more versatility and capability both an autofocus performance and resolution than the Nikon Zed seven and the Panasonic s1r”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 12:05
- “the camera does have excellent focus capability animal I detect features”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 10:08
- “things like autofocus still hold up pretty well”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 2:25
- “this still feels pretty modern in the way that it's able to lock onto an eye and actually track it”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 2:49
Complaints (3)
- “I was having a little bit of trouble ok with the I detect in high contrast situation”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 2:26
- “Sony does have no motion control capability whatsoever it can't handle moving subjects as a poor job there”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 6:26
- “It did start to lose contact with very rapid subject movements in continuous shooting/continuous AF mode, but only under pretty extreme provocation.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: deep grip, but weak touch and small screen3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “I love the big AF on button on the back of the camera”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 11:03
- “This has been addressed in the A7R IV with a larger grip. It doesn't sound much of a change but it makes a considerable difference.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
- “I love the way this feels in the hands.”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 4:18
- “Got a very nice deep grip, which feels great, especially if you have larger hands like I do.”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 4:19
Complaints (3)
- “the touch implementation is still weak”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 11:48
- “The 3-inch rear screen is starting to feel a little small on a camera of this class too”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
- “The A7R IV isn't a camera you can just pick up and use.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · June 2020Read the review
ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Great price for the resolution, rivalling medium format2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “a camera like this with the resolution that it can pump out does compete against medium format cameras and that is again very important to appreciate especially given the price point compared to those medium format cameras”
  VideoDPReview TV · November 2019Watch at 12:20
- “that is frankly an absolutely amazing price for a camera like this”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 5:09
- “You getting such a good tool for especially photography for that kind of price.”
  VideoPark Cameras · August 2026Watch at 5:14