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