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

DPReview has completed their Sony a7 IV review and test results: The Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera achieves an amazing 89% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Sony a7 IV Key Specifications:

• 33MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
• Up to 10 fps shooting in lossy Raw with extensive buffer
• In-body stabilization rated up to 5.5EV
• Full-width oversampled 4K from 7K, up to 30p
• 4K/60p (from 4.6K capture) in Super35 / APS-C mode
• 10-bit video or HEIF stills capture
• H.265 video, S-Cinetone color mode
• 3.69M dot OLED viewfinder
• Twin card slots (1x CFe A/UHS-II, 1x UHS-II SD)
• Full-time Bluetooth LE connection

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.