a7 IV (4) Body Only

Up to 5.5-step⁴ shutter-speed compensation from the in-body stabilization unit

The α7 IV’s high-precision stabilization unit and gyro sensors work together with image-stabilization algorithms to achieve up to 5.5 steps³ of shutter-speed compensation, to maximize the high-resolution performance of the camera’s 33.0‑MP¹ image sensor.

Keeping the targeted eye in focus so you can concentrate on composition 

The high speed of the latest image-processing engine provides a significant boost to Real-time Eye AF performance, even when the subject is looking up, down or sideways. It is also possible to use Touch Tracking to initiate Real-time Tracking of any subject in the frame, simultaneously initiating Real-time Eye AF if an eye is detected, simply by touching the screen. 

Bird-eye detection supported for both still shots and movies

For the first time in the α series, bird-eye detection is available in movies as well as still shots—simply preset the subject to “bird”. The camera’s astonishing speed and precision allow automatic tracking of a specific bird¹⁰, whether it’s perched somewhere or in flight, keeping the eye in steady focus despite any fast and unpredictable movements.

The XAVC HS¹⁶ recording format uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to achieve twice the compression efficiency of AVC/H.264 encoding, for superior image quality and smaller, space-saving file sizes.

Support for S-Cinetone™, Creative Look and S-Log3

The S-Cinetone colour matrix, based on technology acquired through development of CineAlta cameras such as the VENICE, produces an impressive look with beautiful skin tones without post-editing. The Creative Look presets create other interesting visual moods in-camera, or you can use S-Log3 gamma to access the camera’s full dynamic range (15+ stops¹⁷) for smoother post-production workflows.

The α7 IV leverages our parallel lens and camera development to provide innovative Focus Breathing Compensation, exclusively for Sony’s E-mount lenses. By minimizing the field-of-view shift that can occur, during movie shooting, when you rack focus with some lenses, you can achieve impressive results—for new creative possibilities from a diverse range of Sony’s E-mount lenses.

Answering a request from professional creators, the brand-new Focus Map feature lets you easily visualize depth of field when you’re shooting¹⁹. In use, focus (depth map) information is overlaid on a display of the live view in real time, so you can easily see which areas are in or out of focus.

Reliable support for handheld movie shooting

Active Mode²¹ stabilization for movie shooting is built on the camera’s highly accurate stabilization unit, gyro sensors and sophisticated algorithms. It precisely detects the required amount of compensation and applies stabilization, providing stable 4K movie shooting²² without compromising the α7 IV’s compact size and mobility. 

Using newly developed signal-processing technology, when wind-noise reduction²⁵ is set to “Auto” and wind noise is detected, the noise will be greatly reduced without affecting other sounds. 

This feature lets you transfer still-image and movie files to a specified remote FTP server via wireless LAN, high-speed wired LAN (via a compatible USB-Ethernet adapter cable to the camera’s USB Type C® port) or a USB-tethered smartphone. 

Files can be selected to be transferred according to criteria such as rating, shot marks, protection status or file format. Single files can be transferred manually with a custom button. 

The camera’s Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder has roughly 1.6x the resolution of the α7 III viewfinder, with a 37.3 ° FOV and a 23‑mm high eyepoint. 

The α7 IV incorporates a freely customizable rear dial in place of the previous exposure compensation dial, giving you quick access to features such as ISO control, Creative Look or other settings.