Sony a7R IV Sony a7R IV
The Sony a7R IV is a 61 MP full frame camera for Sony E-mount lenses that weighs 580 g without battery or card, shoots up to 10 fps (Hi+ mode) and records 4K 30p video. Next to 21 other Sony E-mount full frame cameras, it suits you if you crop hard or print big, or you shoot all day away from a charger.
- 61 MPresolution
- 580 gweight, body only
- 4K 30phighest video mode
Where it sits
22 camerasSony E-mount full frame cameras that state each value, this one included. Each tick is one; the thick one is this one.
- Resolution22 state it61 MP
12.1 MP (Still image shooting), Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E166.8 MP (Still image), Sony a7R VI
- Weight22 state it665 gwith battery and card
474 g (with battery and card), Sony a7743 g (with battery and card), Sony a1 II
- Fastest 4K frame rate18 state it30 fps
30 fps, Sony a7 III120 fps, Sony a9 III
- Fastest burst22 state it10 fpsHi+ mode
5 fps (speed priority continuous shooting), Sony a7120 fps (Hi+ mode), Sony a9 III
- Autofocus areas22 state it567phase-detection, full frame
25 (contrast detection), Sony a7S759 (phase-detection, Still image mode), Sony a9 III
- Rated shots per charge22 state it660rear screen, CIPA
340 (rear screen, CIPA, LCD monitor use), Sony a7750 (rear screen, CIPA, LCD monitor use), Sony a7 V
Lenses that fit
159 lensesEvery lens that fits the Sony a7R IV, in one table
- Fits
Full frame lenses, 120
- Crops
APS-C lenses, 35
They mount, but cover only a APS-C frame: the middle of its Full frame sensor.
- Mounts
Lenses, coverage not stated, 4
They mount. Their makers do not state their coverage, so we don't say whether the picture is cropped.
Specifications
- Sensor size
- 35.7 x 23.8 mm1
- Lens mount
- Sony E-mount2
- Crop factor
- 1.01x1
- Sensor
- Full frame1
- Resolution
- 61 MP1
- In-body stabilization
- Yes1
- Weight
- 665 g (with battery and card)1
- Fastest burst
- 10 fps (Hi+ mode)3
- Sensor type†
- CMOS1
- In-body stabilization effect
- 5.5 stops (CIPA, with Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA)3
- Viewfinder resolution
- 5.76 million dots1
- Viewfinder magnification
- 0.78x (with 50 mm lens at infinity)1
- Rear screen
- Tilting3
- Screen size
- 3 in1
- Screen resolution
- 1.44 million dots1
- Lowest native ISO
- ISO 1001
- Highest native ISO
- ISO 32000 (still image shooting)3
- Fastest shutter speed†
- 1/8000 second1
- Highest video mode†
- 4K 30p3
- 10-bit video
- No3
- Autofocus areas
- 567 (phase-detection, full frame)3
- Autofocus detects†
- people, animals3
- Battery
- NP-FZ1001
- Rated shots per charge
- 660 (rear screen, CIPA)3
- Card slot†
- Two SD card slots (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible)1
- Headphone jack
- Yes1
- Microphone jack
- Yes1
- USB port†
- USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and Micro USB (USB 2.0)1
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 128.9 x 96.4 x 77.5 mm1
- Weight, body only
- 580 g3
- Built-in flash
- No3
- Log profiles
- S-Log2, S-Log33
Sources
- Sony Help Guides (helpguide.sony.net), checked Oct 15, 2026
- Lensfun camera database, checked Oct 6, 2026 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Sony Japan camera specifications (sony.jp), checked Oct 6, 2026
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Full specifications†
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| Full specifications | Sony a7R IV3 |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Interchangeable lens digital camera |
| Lens mount | E mount |
| Sensor size | 35mm full size (35.7×23.8mm) |
| Image sensor | Exmor R CMOS sensor |
| Effective pixels | Approx. 61.0 megapixels |
| Total pixels | Approx. 62.5 megapixels |
| Sensor aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter | RGB primary color filter |
| Anti-dust function | yes |
| Still image format | JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Recorded pixels 3:2 Full L | 9504 x 6336 (60M) (35mm full size, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 3:2 Full M | 6240 x 4160 (26M) (35mm full size, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 3:2 Full S | 4752 x 3168 (15M) (35mm full size, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 4:3 Full M | 5552 x 4160 (23M) (35mm full size, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 4:3 Full S | 4224 x 3168 (13M) (35mm full size, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 16:9 Full M | 6240 x 3512 (22M) (35mm full size, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 16:9 Full S | 4752 x 2672 (13M) (35mm full size, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 1:1 Full M | 4160 x 4160 (17M) (35mm full size, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 1:1 Full S | 3168 x 3168 (10M) (35mm full size, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 3:2 APS-C L | 6240 x 4160 (26M) (APS-C, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 3:2 APS-C M | 4752 x 3168 (15M) (APS-C, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 3:2 APS-C S | 3120 x 2080 (6.5M) (APS-C, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 4:3 APS-C M | 4224 x 3168 (13M) (APS-C, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 4:3 APS-C S | 2768 x 2080 (5.8M) (APS-C, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 16:9 APS-C M | 4752 x 2672 (13M) (APS-C, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 16:9 APS-C S | 3120 x 1752 (5.5M) (APS-C, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 1:1 APS-C M | 3168 x 3168 (10M) (APS-C, M size) |
| Recorded pixels 1:1 APS-C S | 2080 x 2080 (4.3M) (APS-C, S size) |
| Recorded pixels 4:3 Full L | 8448 x 6336 (54M) (35mm full size, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 4:3 APS-C L | 5552 x 4160 (23M) (APS-C, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 16:9 Full L | 9504 x 5344 (51M) (35mm full size, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 16:9 APS-C L | 6240 x 3512 (22M) (APS-C, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 1:1 Full L | 6336 x 6336 (40M) (35mm full size, L size) |
| Recorded pixels 1:1 APS-C L | 4160 x 4160 (17M) (APS-C, L size) |
| Image quality modes | RAW, RAW+JPEG (Extra Fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra Fine, Fine, Standard) |
| RAW bit depth | 14bit (RAW output) |
| Picture effects | 7 types: Toy Camera (Normal, Cool, Warm, Green, Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, Monochrome), Retro Photo, Soft High Key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome |
| Creative styles | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Monochrome, Sepia, Style Box 1-6 |
| Dynamic range function | Off, D Range Optimizer (Auto/Level Setting (Lv1-5)) |
| Color space | Triluminos Color compatible sRGB standard (sYCC color gamut), AdobeRGB standard |
| Video file format | XAVC S, AVCHD standard Ver.2.0 compliant |
| Video compression | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (XAVC S) |
| Video compression | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD) |
| Audio recording | LPCM 2ch (XAVC S) |
| Audio recording | Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch (AVCHD) |
| Dolby Digital Stereo Creator | yes |
| Video resolution 4K | 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (approx.) (XAVC S 4K) |
| Video frame rate 4K | 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps) (XAVC S 4K) |
| Video resolution HD | 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (approx.) (XAVC S HD) |
| Video frame rate HD | 120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 24p (50Mbps) (XAVC S HD) |
| Video resolution AVCHD | 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (AVCHD) |
| Video frame rate AVCHD | 60i (approx. 24Mbps (max bitrate) / approx. 17Mbps (avg bitrate)) (AVCHD) |
| S&Q frame rate | 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps (Slow & Quick Motion shooting (S&Q)) |
| Audio level display | yes |
| Recording level adjustment | yes |
| Proxy recording | yes (1280 x 720 (approx. 9Mbps)) |
| Timecode/User bit | yes (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec) |
| Auto slow shutter | yes |
| Gamma display assist | yes |
| Location info via smartphone | yes |
| Memory card type | SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I /II compatible), SDXC memory card (UHS-I /II compatible), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card |
| Memory card slot 1 | SD (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) card slot (SLOT1) |
| Memory card slot 2 | SD (UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) card slot (SLOT2) |
| Dual card recording mode | Simultaneous recording (still images only), Simultaneous recording (video only), Simultaneous recording (still images/video), Split recording (JPEG/RAW), Split recording (still images/video), Automatic media switching (On/Off), Copy |
| Supported file systems | FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT |
| Long shot noise reduction | On/Off (shutter speed 1 second to BULB) |
| High sensitivity noise reduction | Standard/ |
| White balance modes | Auto/ |
| Shutter AWB lock | Yes (shutter half-press/ |
| AF detection method | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase Detection/ |
| AF detection sensor | Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| Metering sensor | Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
| AF points | 567 points (35mm full size, phase detection) |
| AF points | 325 points (full size lens mounted, APS-C readout, phase detection) |
| AF points | 247 points (APS-C lens mounted, phase detection) |
| AF points | 425 points (APS-C lens mounted, contrast detection) |
| AF detection brightness range | EV-3-20 (ISO100 equivalent, F2.0 lens used) |
| AF modes | AF Control Auto Switch (AF-A)/Single (AF-S)/ |
| Focus area modes | Wide (567 points (Phase Detection)/425 points (Contrast Detection))/ |
| Eye AF / Subject Recognition | Person (Left/Right eye selectable)/ |
| Eye AF / Subject Recognition | Person (Left/Right eye selectable) (video) |
| Other AF features | Motion Prediction, Focus Lock, Still Image AF Subject Tracking Sensitivity, Vertical/ |
| Eye Start AF | Available (with optional LA-EA2, LA-EA4) |
| AF auxiliary light | Visible light LED |
| AF auxiliary light range | Approx. 0.3m - Approx. 3.0m (FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS) |
| AF micro adjustment | Possible (with optional LA-EA2, LA-EA4) |
| Metering method | 1200-segment Live View Analysis Metering |
| Metering range | EV-3 - EV20 (ISO100 equivalent, F2.0 lens used) |
| Metering modes | Multi Metering, Center Weighted Metering, Spot Metering (Standard/ |
| Exposure modes | AUTO (Auto Auto), Program AE (P), Aperture Priority AE (A), Shutter Priority AE (S), Manual (M) mode |
| Video exposure modes | Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure (Selectable) (video) |
| Slow & Quick Motion exposure modes | Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure (Selectable) (slow & quick motion) |
| Exposure compensation | ±5.0EV (1/3EV, 1/2EV step selectable) |
| Exposure compensation via dial | ±3EV (dial operation, 1/3EV step) |
| Exposure bracketing shots | 1 shot/Continuous shooting, 3 shots/5 shots |
| Exposure bracketing step | 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0EV (3 shots/5 shots selected) |
| Exposure bracketing shots | 9 shots |
| Exposure bracketing step | 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0EV (9 shots selected) |
| AE lock | AE Lock on Half-Press (Auto, On, Off selectable) |
| Still image ISO sensitivity | ISO100-32000 (still image shooting) |
| Still image extended ISO | Lower limit ISO50, Upper limit ISO102400 (still image shooting, extended) |
| Still image Auto ISO | ISO100-12800 (still image shooting, upper/lower limit setting possible) |
| Video ISO sensitivity | ISO100-32000 equivalent (video shooting) |
| Video Auto ISO | ISO100-12800 equivalent (video shooting, upper/lower limit setting possible) |
| Flicker-free shooting | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | 1.3cm (0.5 type) Electronic Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760,000 dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | Approx. 0.78x (50mm lens, infinity, -1m -1) |
| Viewfinder diopter adjustment | -4.0-+3.0m -1 |
| Viewfinder eye point | Approx. 23mm from final optical surface, Approx. 18.5mm from eyepiece frame (diopter -1 m -1, CIPA standard) |
| Viewfinder display functions | Shooting Histogram, Real-time Setting Reflection, Digital Level, Grid Lines, Focus Magnification, Peaking (Level: High/ |
| Viewfinder frame rate | STD 60fps |
| Viewfinder frame rate | HI 120fps |
| LCD monitor size | 7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive |
| Touch panel | Yes |
| LCD monitor resolution | 2,359,296 dots |
| LCD brightness adjustment | Manual (5 levels), Outdoor Sunny Mode |
| LCD tilt angle up | Approx. 107° (relative to camera back) |
| LCD tilt angle down | Approx. 41° (relative to camera back) |
| LCD focus check magnification | 5.9x, 11.9x (35mm full size) |
| LCD focus check magnification | 3.9x, 7.8x (APS-C) |
| Face detection priority | AF Face Priority (On/Off), Multi Metering Face Priority (On/Off), Registered Face Priority (On/Off) |
| Auto framing | No (still image) |
| Super Resolution Zoom | Approx. 2x (still image) |
| Super Resolution Zoom | Approx. 1.5x (video, 4K) |
| Super Resolution Zoom | Approx. 2x (video, HD) |
| Smart Zoom magnification | Approx. 1.5x (still image, 35mm full size, M size) |
| Smart Zoom magnification | Approx. 2x (still image, 35mm full size, S size) |
| Smart Zoom magnification | Approx. 2x (still image, APS-C size, S size) |
| Smart Zoom magnification | Approx. 1.3x (still image, APS-C size, M size) |
| Digital Zoom magnification | Approx. 4x (still image, 35mm full size, L size) |
| Digital Zoom magnification | Approx. 6.1x (still image, 35mm full size, M size) |
| Digital Zoom magnification | Approx. 8x (still image, 35mm full size, S size) |
| Digital Zoom magnification | Approx. 8x (still image, APS-C size, S size) |
| Digital Zoom magnification | Approx. 4x (still image, APS-C size, L size) |
| Digital Zoom magnification | Approx. 5.3x (still image, APS-C size, M size) |
| Video Digital Zoom | Approx. 4x (video, 35mm full size) |
| Video Digital Zoom | Approx. 4x (video, APS-C size) |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter |
| Still image shutter speed | 1/8000-30 seconds, Bulb (still image shooting) |
| Video shutter speed | 1/8000-1/4 (1/3 step) (video shooting) |
| Video Auto shutter speed | Up to 1/60 (video shooting, AUTO) |
| Auto Slow Shutter | Up to 1/30 (video shooting, Auto Slow Shutter) |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 seconds |
| Electronic front curtain shutter | Yes (On/Off) |
| Silent shooting | Yes (On/Off) |
| Image stabilizer method | Image Sensor Shift 5-axis stabilization (stabilization method depends on lens specification) |
| Image stabilizer effect | 5.5 stops (still image, CIPA standard, Pitch/Yaw direction) |
| Flash control method | P-TTL Metering |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±3.0EV (1/3, 1/2EV step switchable) |
| Flash modes | No Flash, Auto Flash, Forced Flash, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, High-Speed Sync, Wireless |
| External flash compatibility | α System Flash (Multi Interface Shoe compatible, compatible with Auto Lock Accessory Shoe flash) |
| FE Level Lock | Yes |
| Wireless control (Optical) | Forced Flash, Slow Sync, High-Speed Sync possible (optical communication) |
| Wireless control (Radio) | Forced Flash, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, High-Speed Sync possible (radio communication) |
| Available drive modes | Single shot, Continuous shooting (Hi+ |
| Self timer options | 10s/ |
| Pixel shift multishot | Yes (4 frames/16 frames) (Footnotes 3 and 4) |
| Continuous shooting speed | Approx. 10 fps (Hi+ mode, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting speed | Approx. 8 fps (Hi mode, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting speed | Approx. 6 fps (Mid mode, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting speed | Approx. 3 fps (Lo mode, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting capacity | Approx. 68 frames (JPEG L size Extra Fine, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting capacity | Approx. 68 frames (JPEG L size Fine, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting capacity | Approx. 68 frames (RAW, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting capacity | Approx. 68 frames (RAW+JPEG, Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting capacity | Approx. 30 frames (RAW (Uncompressed), Footnote 5) |
| Continuous shooting capacity | Approx. 30 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)+ |
| Still image from video | Yes |
| PC interface | Mass storage/MTP/PC remote via dedicated software |
| Multi/Micro USB port | Yes (Footnote 6) |
| USB Type-C port | Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compliant) |
| NFC support | Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant) |
| Sync terminal | Yes |
| Built-in wireless LAN | Yes (Wi-Fi compliant, IEEE 802.11a/ |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band)) |
| HDMI port | HDMI micro port (Type D), Bravia Link, Bravia Premium Photo, 4K video/still output |
| Multi interface shoe | Yes (Digital audio interface compatible) (Footnote 8) |
| Microphone input | Yes (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) |
| Wireless remote control | Yes (Infrared remote/ |
| Headphone output | Yes |
| Vertical grip connector | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Stereo microphone built-in |
| Built-in speaker | Monaural speaker built-in |
| Print standards | Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF settings |
| Custom key settings | Yes |
| My Menu | Yes |
| My dial settings | Yes |
| Custom shooting settings | Yes |
| Shooting settings registration | Yes (Body: 3 modes, Memory card: 4 modes) |
| Lens correction | Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration, Distortion |
| Battery | Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 |
| Still image battery life | Approx. 530 frames (Viewfinder use, CIPA standard, Footnote 9) |
| Still image battery life | Approx. 660 frames (LCD monitor use, CIPA standard, Footnote 9) |
| Power consumption | Approx. 5.8W (LCD monitor use, Video shooting) |
| Real-time video battery life | Approx. 90 minutes (Viewfinder use, CIPA standard, Footnote 10) |
| Real-time video battery life | Approx. 105 minutes (LCD monitor use, CIPA standard, Footnote 10) |
| Continuous video battery life | Approx. 160 minutes (Viewfinder use) |
| Continuous video battery life | Approx. 170 minutes (LCD monitor use) |
| Internal charging | Yes (via Multi/Micro USB port or USB Type-C port) |
| USB power supply | Yes (via Multi/Micro USB port or USB Type-C port) |
| Power consumption | Approx. 3.7W (Viewfinder use, Still image shooting) |
| Power consumption | Approx. 6.2W (Viewfinder use, Video shooting, FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached) |
| Power consumption | Approx. 3.0W (LCD monitor use, Still image shooting) |
| Weight with battery and card | Approx. 665g (Including battery and memory card) |
| Body weight | Approx. 580g (Body only) |
| External dimensions | Approx. 128.9 (width) x 96.4 (height) x 77.5 (depth) mm |
| External dimensions | Approx. 128.9 (width) x 96.4 (height) x 67.3 (depth) mm (From grip to monitor) |
| Included accessories | Power cord, NP-FZ100 battery, cable protector, BC-QZ1 charger (50cm AC cord), shoulder strap, body cap, shoe cap, eyecup, USB Type-C cable |
| Kit lens | Not provided (Body only ILCE-7RM4A) |
| Operating temperature range | 0-40°C |
How the pick works
- Crop factor2
Lower wins once they are 0.2 apart.
- Resolution2
Higher wins from a 20% gap.
- Viewfinder1.5
Having it wins.
- In-body stabilization1
Having it wins.
- Weight1
Lower wins from a 12% gap.
- Fastest 4K frame rate1
Higher wins from a 30% gap.
- Fastest burst1
Higher wins from a 25% gap.
- Rated shots per charge1
Higher wins from a 15% gap.
- Tilting or flip-out screen0.5
Having it wins.
- Autofocus areas0.5
Higher wins from a 25% gap. Compared only between cameras of one maker.
- Lead for a pick1
Our pick or our take adds up the importance of each real difference, with these importances and thresholds: a gap smaller than its row's threshold is too close to call and counts as the same. They are our editorial choice, not a measurement, the same on every page, and they never read prices, sales or who sells it.
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