Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Camera Release Date, Specs and First Impressions

Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Camera Release Date, Specs and First Impressions
Arif H Fahim

The Sony A7 IV is the fourth-generation version of the A7 full-frame mirrorless model. The latest entry-level camera targets both photographers and videographers with numerous advanced features.

The Sony A7 IV was released recently and it was 23rd December 2021 to be precise. It came to the Sony stores by 22nd in the US and customers could start purchasing from 23rd December 2021. If you’re from the UK, you should be able to get the device in the store from mid-January 2022.

This article comes with a detailed discussion of the Sony A7 IV release date, price, specification, and accessories that you may want with the camera. This is a complete guide for those who are planning to buy the camera.

So, let’s get started!

Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Camera Release Date, Specs and First Impressions

Sony A7 IV Specs and First Impression

Sony A7 IV comes with numerous improvements across the board as compared to the A7 III that was released three years ago. It includes a new 33MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.

It also uses the same Bionz XR processor that is used in Sony’s high-end A1 model for enhanced autofocus performance.

The camera giant claims to have a 30% improvement in face and eye detection than the previous model.

The camera also includes significantly upgraded video capabilities than its predecessor. You can record 4K videos in 60fps, but there’s a limitation.  

You can only shoot at 60fps with the cropped 35mm mode, while to use the full width of the camera sensor, you need to record at 4K/30fps.

That’s why it isn’t certainly the perfect video camera. However, with the help of 10-bit color depth and 4:2:2 color sampling, A7 IV offers a great deal of quality and flexibility to young photographers.

As we all know that there will be some small compromises in the entry-level cameras, A7 won’t be an exception to that. Its image quality isn’t a big jump from its predecessor.

A7’s battery life, built-in image stabilization, and burst shooting speed are merely improved but it is definitely not class-leading.

Having said that, the Sony A7 offers a long-awaited flip-out screen for vloggers which may be a turning point. Overall, even if the model has some negative sides, it would be tough to beat in its class for at least one to two years.

Sony A7 IV Release Date and Pricing

Well, Sony A7 III was a massive hit, we must admit, especially amongst the newbie photographers. And, everyone was expecting the launch of the next-generation model with exciting features since the launch of the Sony A7 III back in 2018.

The A7 IV was available in the US market in the last December of 2021, just prior the Christmas. All Sony stores had the model by 22nd December. Customers could start purchasing it from the 23rd. However, if you’re from Australia, chances are you got to avail the device within the mid of November 2021.

Sony has set the price tag of the A7 IV around $2499 / £2,400 / AUS $4,299 for only the body. The company also offers a kit version of the camera with the FE 28-70mm lens for $2699. The A7 III was launched at $1999 and for an additional $500, you are going to get some incredible upgrades.

The three-year gap of the camera lineup lets the model complete with the Canon EOS R6 which is available at $2400.

However, the Sony A7 IV price may hike about 20-30% depending on which region you’re in. It would certainly make the camera push away from its “entry-level” full-frame mirrorless heritage.

If you’re in short of cash, Nikon Z6 II would be another popular choice for $1900.

Sony A7 IV Accessories

Now I’m going to discuss some of the accessories that you might want with a Sony A7 IV camera. The gears are not mandatory to purchase but are highly recommended if you don’t have any of them.

  • Waterproof Camera Bag  
  • A7 IV Screen Protector
  • Memory card
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Battery grip (See the best battery grip for Sony A7III and A7IV)
  • Remote control
  • Flashes
  • USB charger
  • Microphone
  • Cleaning kit

Conclusion

So, you now know the Sony A7 IV release date, specifications, and prices from the article. There were lots of Sony A7 IV rumors that spread with the help of the internet that wasn’t properly correct.

I hope this helps you decide whether to buy A7 IV which is the latest entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera from Sony.

Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Camera Release Date, Specs and First Impressions

Arif H Fahim

I, Arif H Fahim is a proud camera enthusiast, come with CameraGuider. Here, I write detailed reviews about different camera gears including cameras, lenses, flashes, and tripods.