Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this camera to be my secondary photo body (to my a7riv) and my main video body. I have used it weekly for a few months and have had nothing but good experiences with it. Updated menu system and new customization options are both wonderful additions. The body itself is ergonomically perfect. 33 MP is a great sweetspot providing some cropability while keeping file sizes manageable. Shoots great video as well, even with 4k 60 being cropped. I would gladly give up uncropped 4k 60 and 4k 120 (offered by the a7siii) for the hybrid ability to shoot 33mp images.

The Sony a7 IV is a full-frame mirrorless camera designed for both photographers and videographers. It features a 33MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a 5-axis image stabilization system, and a 10fps continuous shooting rate. The a7 IV also boasts a 120fps electronic viewfinder and a 1.03m-dot touchscreen LCD. The camera's autofocus system is fast and accurate, with real-time Eye AF and tracking capabilities. The a7 IV also records 4K 60p video with 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling. Additionally, it features a headphone jack and a microphone input for audio monitoring and recording. Overall, the Sony a7 IV is a versatile and powerful camera that is well-suited for a variety of shooting scenarios. Its high resolution, fast autofocus, and excellent video capabilities make it a great choice for both photographers and videographers.

This camera is an industry staple for a reason! If you’re waiting to upgrade, this is your sign.

Excellent camera and great bundle discount from Best Buy. We use this for extreme low light photography and videography. Absolutely love how versatile and configurable this camera is. Everything from low light photography to wedding photography and everything in between.

The A7IV is a really good camera. I upgraded from a Canon Rebel T3i and it was really worth it. The only thing to keep in mind is that it can overheat when recording for an extended period of time, but you can’t change the settings to prevent the camera to turn off automatically.

I purchased this camera in 2022 and it is still the World's Best Camera. You cannot believe all the people that walk up to me and say it is the best. I have been on 3 major tours now, Amsterdam, Alaska and Europe. My photos have never been so incredible. Not to mention the 4K video. The built in stabilization is the key, no need for a trip-pod. I did put the 2.8mm 24-70mm GM 2 lens on it for superb images. Did you know that SONY have been the number 1 mirrorless camera for 6 years running? Try it and you won't go wrong 33 megapixel Full Frame. I tried to add photo, but they were 10.4 to 11.5 mb. The limit is 10 mb for this site. You can crop and still have a very clear photo. I gave a 4 for ease of use. 5 if you put it in Auto Mode, but this camera has an encyclopedia of settings and you will never be short changed on settings with 6 presets.

Great upgrade from the already great A7 III. I've had the A7 III for a few years now and was looking to upgrade. The A7 series of camera's has been good but the A7 III made them a great buy at that price point. The IV continues this with offering amazing features found in much more expensive cameras while keeping cost at a reasonable point. If you are a studio photographer go for the R, if you shoot video go for the S, if sports are your thing or you want the best of the best, you can go with the A9 II or A1. But if you need a great all around performer that may not be the absolute best at anything but very good at everything, this is the one to get.

This is an excellent Hybrid camera, at 33mp the photos are the perfect file size for every type of photography. The video specs are also great, able to shoot 4k 10bit 422 in a small camera is amazing! Has some good slow motion in HD, all around a great unit with large selection of available lens.

First i want to say, i use cameras for professional commercial work and personal use. I'm not a brand loyalist in any way. For work, they are tools. My go to mirrorless camera for smaller commercial and private jobs has been the Fuji XH2 since it came out. The specs are perfect for my work, and clients are happy with results, as am I. Ive never been into fuji cameras, but the XH2 checked all the boxes i need and is quite honestly a beast gor the price. I've never liked sony cameras for professional work. My experience in the past was not good. They'd overheat and have too many issues. I loved using them, and loved the quality of photos and video i could get out of them, but i just couldn't recommend them for professional use, and I'd always end up returning or selling them. I took a chance on the A7iv after the popularity of the A7iii. My immediate thoughts were... i love the feel of the sony. Theirs just something about it that makes it feel good to use. Maybe the ergonomics are perfect for my hand. Its easy to use, although the new menu system takes a second to get used to. Quality output and autofocus are exactly what you'd expect from a Sony. But, 4k max internal recording, vs lower cost competitors offering 6k and 8k is disappointing at this price. 120fps vs 240fps offered by lower cost competitors. Crop to apsc from full frame for 60fps, 120 etc. I mean, it is a great camera, but on paper it pales by comparison to lower cost cameras out their. So why buy one? For a fullframe camera at this price i honestly see no "bang for the buck" less expensive cameras ie less expensive overall systems cost less and offer more... in some cases more means double. Which is crazy. But, what the a7iv does offer over those is... Superb autofocus, and autofocus tracking. Great lowlight performance with better pixel density than competitors. Full frame depth of field. Now, i rarely use autofocus for professional work, so that is really nothing to me. All modern cameras have great autofocus for photography and offer great focus assists. But, i have never found a perfect autofocus system ie a system that would somehow know exactly what im trying to focus on. So manual is still king for a strong majority of my work in photo and video... yes even with the a7iv. I had a gig recently photograhing live insects for a company's website. The sony autofocus on small insects was just as bad as any camera ive ever used. In fact lumix was the best I ever saw for autofocus on insects... probably because insects have a lot of contrast. So the pros for me are: A camera that feels great in the hand. A joy to use. Great output, image quality. Great in lowlight. Cons: Not future proof. Likely wont even be a b cam in a few years due to limited internal recording resolution. A lot of people say 8k is overkill, but if you work with commercial clients, remember, some of them are having commercials made with Red cameras, and yes 6 or 8k. Also everyone said the same about 4k a few years back... now look at us. So yeah, not offering 6k internal at this price is kinda crazy. Crops to apsc for high speed recording ie slow motion. Still prone to overheating... c'mon sony fix that. Your cameras have been prone to overheating since the a6300 days. Definitely do not feel you get your money's worth when comparing to other competitors. Personal opinion in testing lenses, fuji red badge lenses are better than g master. Side by side tests, overall tonality is just better. Fuji color science vs Sony may play a role in that. But i end up doing more work to the sony pic to get the look i want. But i notice a big difference in contrast and tonality between my basic fuji lenses and red badge. And sony g master reminds me more of the basic fuji lens quality (xf). Overall, id have probably returned the sony, as great as it is, if not for Best Buys ridiculous restocking fees. The quality is there, but not the specs.

I bought this camera for my wife as an anniversary gift, as she had let her photography side business fall off after comparing her old (15+ years) DSLR camera to other photographers' newer cameras and the resulting differences in quality. She doesnt go anywhere without it since! We purchased a generic lens to learn the camera with before investing in really nice glass to go with it, and it STILL does an amazing job, even with the less than ideal lens pairing. I knew we'd made the right decision when we attended the central Louisiana Dragon Boat Races this year and found two paid photographers for the event both using the same camera model (although with a much better lens for each of them). I managed to get pictures of propeller driven aircraft (MY hobby) taking off from a nearby airport during the races and the propellers looked as though the planes were dead prop floating through the air...crisp edges of the blades, no blur, as if the engines wers "feathered" rather than ramped up to full power as they lifted off over the lake. Incredible AF and auto tracking!!!

Purchased for son to use at his college job. He could not be happier with the quality of his photographs.

I took the camera mainly for Videos and it tends to overheat and turn off on you. But the quality is amazing. If it’s just photos you are taking this camera for it is just amazing, and a couple of videos here and there is good too. But if videos is your priority, avoid this.

As a new business owner in the content creation world , using this camera has enable our team to tap into the high ticket market due to the camera quality, speed and reliability! Highly recommend if you are serious about content creation, videography or takin pictures!

Great camera. Absolute workhorse. Would recommend to anyone looking to take their photography or videogeaphy to the next level. Kind of a pain to set up (takes about an hour) to get all the settings right but once you set it up you dont have to mess with it again

The Sony a7IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera that offers impressive image quality, fast autofocus, and advanced features suitable for both photographers and videographers. With its 33-megapixel sensor, it delivers detailed and vibrant images, while its improved autofocus system ensures accurate subject tracking. The a7IV also excels in video recording, supporting 4K 60fps capture and offering various creative tools for filmmakers. Its robust build quality, comfortable ergonomics, and extensive customization options make it a reliable choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike. However, some users may find its price point relatively high compared to other models in its class. Overall, the Sony a7IV is a solid choice for those seeking a high-performance mirrorless camera with excellent all-around capabilities.

has been a great camera for both portraits and action shots. Has been a great investment for low light photos

My son has fallen in love with the camera. If you’re just starting out in the field of photography and becoming more serious, I would certainly recommend this camera. This is the second Sony camera we have purchased for him, and his skilled have excelled.

I’m a sports photography looking to add a few more video shots and this camera is amazing. Definitely one of the best hybrid cameras. Great autofocus, has the flip out screen and utilizes a full size hdmi. You can’t go wrong

Great professional mirrorless, full-frame camera for both video and photo.

This has been my dream camera for a while now and I finally got to shoot on it and I am just madly in love with how amazing this power house is!! Definitely worth the investment!