Sony a7 IV Gets Gold Award at DPReview (89% Overall Score)

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DPReview published their full in-depth review and test results for the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera: The Sony a7 IV gets an impressive 89% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Sony a7 IV Key Features:

  • 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • Up to 10 fps Shooting, ISO 100-51200
  • 4K 60p Video in 10-Bit, S-Cinetone
  • 3.68m-Dot EVF with 120 fps Refresh Rate
  • 3″ 1.03m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • 759-Pt. Fast Hybrid AF, Real-time Eye AF
  • Focus Breathing Compensation
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Creative Looks and Soft Skin Effect
  • 4K 15p UVC/UAC Streaming via USB Type-C

Things we like

  • Good image quality in both stills and video
  • Simple, powerful AF system
  • Decent dynamic range gives flexible Raw files
  • 10-bit video delivers useful processing flexibility
  • Improved ergonomics
  • Extensive customization
  • USB-PD support for charging or operation

Things we don’t

  • Eye detection seems less accurate than previous cameras
  • Rear screen is fairly low resolution
  • Video stabilization struggles with intentional camera movement
  • Burst rate drops from 10fps to 6fps if you want full-DR Raw
  • Some options and settings are needlessly complex

Conclusion from DPReview:

The a7 IV is an all-round capable camera, supporting the photographer in almost any situation. Its video capabilities live up to a similar standard, making it a hugely flexible imaging tool. Its extreme levels of customization can be daunting but its powerful autofocus system means it can be a very simple camera to use.

Good for

Most photographic or video pursuits

 

Not so good for

 

Sports photography

Sony a7 IV body: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7 IV with 28-70mm Lens: $2,698 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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