Sony A7 IV
Exact average 86.7 · 3 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 90
Image: Sony9 professional reviewers tested the Sony A7 IV, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and build quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by WIRED, Pocket-lint, PCMag Middle East and 6 more
The catch: 4K60 video is cropped and burst speed is modest.
6 of these 9 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90WIRED
One of the best all-around hybrid full-frame cameras, with a sharp new sensor and outstanding autofocus.
Read WIRED review - 90Pocket-lint
A compelling hybrid stills and video camera whose price is justified by its power and versatility, with fast reliable autofocus.
Read Pocket-lint review - 90PCMag Middle East
A strong do-it-all full-frame hybrid with a stabilized 33MP sensor, 10-bit 4K and reliable tracking autofocus, earning an Editors' Choice.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 89est.Cameralabs
Calls it a highly capable all-rounder and the camera to beat in its class, with better resolution, autofocus and video features, despite a handful of annoyances such as a cropped 4K60 and no focus bracketing.
Read Cameralabs review - 89est.TechRadar
Calls the A7 IV the best hybrid mirrorless camera available, a versatile all-rounder with few weak points.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.Tom's Guide
A very capable hybrid camera with excellent stills, video and autofocus, held back by a slow burst rate, cropped 4K/60p and a high price.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
An excellent all-round full-frame hybrid with superb autofocus and image quality, held back by a 4K/60 crop and a high price.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.T3
A robust, well-handling full-frame camera with a new 33MP sensor, accurate autofocus and good 4K video.
Read T3 review - 83est.Engadget
Finds the A7 IV a strong mainstream hybrid camera with excellent autofocus, image quality and video.
Read Engadget review
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Common questions
Is the Sony A7 IV worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 9 recommend it. 4K60 video is cropped and burst speed is modest.
Do critics agree about the Sony A7 IV?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Tom's Guide) to 90 (WIRED), a spread of 7 points across 9 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Sony A7 IV?
Price (6 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sony A7 IV?
The Fujifilm X-T5 (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.