Sony Alpha 7 IV review

Sony Alpha 7 IV is the high-resolution all-rounder on this list. Its 33MP full-frame Exmor R sensor produces stills up to 7008 x 4672 pixels, and Sony rates it at 15 stops of dynamic range with a native ISO range of 100 to 51,200. Autofocus uses 759 phase-detection points covering about 94% of the frame, with Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking for humans, animals and birds. Video reaches 4K at 60p with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording and S-Cinetone and S-Log3 profiles, though Sony's footnotes say 4K 60p needs Super 35mm mode. In-body stabilization is rated up to 5.5 stops, and dual slots take CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II. Sony Electronics showed a sale price of $1,999.99, down from $2,499.99, when we checked. The main limits are a 10 fps top burst and the cropped 4K 60p. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the camera ourselves.

Who it is for

portrait and event hobbyists who want 33MP and the E-mount lens range

Price

Sale price $1,999.99 at Sony Electronics (regular $2,499.99).

Model: ILCE-7M4 Sale Price $1,999.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 33MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
• Fast Hybrid AF with 759 phase-detection points covering about 94% of the frame
• Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking for humans, animals and birds
• 4K up to 60p with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, S-Cinetone and S-Log3
• 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 5.5 stops for stills

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest resolution among the verified-price bodies here at 33MP
• Strength: Dual card slots for CFexpress Type A and SD UHS-II
• Strength: USB streaming in 4K 15p or 1080p 60p, plus 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
• Weakness: Burst tops out at 10 fps, against 20 fps RAW on the Nikon Z6III
• Weakness: 4K 60p is available in Super 35mm mode only, not full frame
• Weakness: The $1,999.99 sale price is $500 below the $2,499.99 regular price and may not last

Key facts

• Price checked: $1,999.99 sale, $2,499.99 regular
• Sensor: 33MP full-frame BSI CMOS
• Video: 4K up to 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2
• Stabilization: 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops
• Lens mount: Sony E-mount

Where it ranks

Sony Alpha 7 IV is No. 3 in our Best Mirrorless Cameras verdict.