Sony Full Frame Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)

Name: Sony Full Frame Alpha a7 IV Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
Brand: SONY CORPORATION
SKU: ab858355
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

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The latest sensor, processing engine, and AI-based autofocus work in tandem with cutting-edge still-photography and movie-making technology to create a fresh, dynamic imaging experience. The α7 IV is the ideal hybrid, providing breathtaking still and movi ... Show More

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α7 IV full-frame hybrid camera

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Newly developed 33.0‑MP¹ back-illuminated CMOS image sensor

The full-frame Exmor R^™ CMOS sensor delivers outstanding speed and superb image quality. The use of copper wiring contributes to higher transmission speeds and faster AD conversion, while fast sensor readout enables 10-bit 4:2:2 4K recording at up to 60p². The sensor also provides improved color reproducibility, low-noise performance at all sensitivities, 15-stop³ dynamic range on stills, and increased AF precision and focal stability.

BIONZ XR^™ image processor for up to 8x⁴ processing speed

The BIONZ XR engine, also used in the flagship α1 and α7S III models, provides up to an 8x⁴ increase in processing speed. The engine concentrates real-time processing of AF, image recognition, and image quality adjustment to minimize processing latency, for greatly increased movie and still processing power. User interface, network, and file management processing is distributed in order to deliver fast response regardless of real-time processing load.

Beautiful image rendering with low noise

Visible benefits of the powerful new 33.0‑MP¹ sensor and engine go beyond mere numbers. They include soft, natural-looking human skin textures, a stunning level of detail in landscapes and scenery, and better color reproduction, with higher subjective resolution resulting from improved algorithms. The standard sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200 is expandable to ISO 50-204800 for stills and ISO 100-102400 for movies, with low-noise performance throughout.

Smoother gradation rendering with 10-bit HEIF recording

The α7 IV offers HEIF (High Efficiency Image File)⁵ still-image encoding, in addition to conventional RAW and JPEG. Smooth 10-bit gradations provide more realistic reproduction of skies and portrait subjects, and the use of 10-bit depth minimizes degradation of image quality when editing. HEIF still images recorded in HLG mode can be played back on a compatible BRAVIA 4K TV via an HDMI connection to display images with an extraordinarily wide dynamic range.

4K 60p² recording, 4:2:2 10-bit recording

The α7 IV gives you an impressive range of video recording options. Full pixel readout without binning allows 4K 60p² recording, and when recording 4K movies at 30p, full-frame 7K⁶ oversampling⁷ produces high-resolution, highly detailed 4K. 10-bit 4:2:2 video can be recorded internally, allowing fuller, more natural gradations and greater editing freedom. The XAVC HS^™ file format⁸ provides roughly twice the coding efficiency of MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

Set the mood, in-camera, with Creative Look

Broaden your creative palette with a selection of ten Creative Look presets. You can easily impart a particular mood in your still images, movies, and live streaming, and all preset selections are available in-camera without post-editing, so you can share your vision immediately after shooting.

Beautiful color expression made simple, with S-Cinetone^™

The α7 IV supports S-Cinetone, based on expertise gained through development of the VENICE CineAlta camera. This look is responsible for the beautiful skin tones for which Cinema Line cameras like the FX9, FX6, and FX3 are widely acclaimed. It delivers natural mid-tones for healthy-looking skin color, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights. Because it's in-camera, it's easy to create a more expressive look for your movie imagery without post-editing.

S-Log for color matching with professional video equipment

The α7 IV provides S-Log2 and S-Log3 gamma curves, with the latter allowing capture of 15+ stops⁹ of dynamic range. The S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color gamut settings make it easy to match α7 IV footage with footage from VENICE digital cinema cameras or Cinema Line cameras like the FX6 and FX3. The native sensitivity when shooting S-Log is ISO 800, and it can be lowered by as much as two stops (ISO 200-640) below the standard range to achieve extra-low noise.

Soft Skin Effect for bright and beautiful skin appearance

The built-in Soft Skin Effect makes skin look more beautiful, softening wrinkles, blemishes, and dull patches while preserving liveliness in eye and mouth areas. Complementing the capabilities of the full-frame sensor, this feature can add appeal to live-streamed sessions, as well as enhancing still shots and movies. Four level settings are available¹⁰, so you can adjust the degree of the effect as you wish.

Optical 5-axis in-body image stabilization for 5.5-step¹¹ compensation

The α7 IV's high-precision stabilization unit and gyro sensors work with stabilization algorithms to achieve up to 5.5 steps¹¹ of shutter-speed compensation, to maximize the performance of the camera's 33.0‑MP¹ sensor. This in-body stabilization allows effective use with a wide range of lenses. The live monitor view shows the stabilized still image while the shutter button is half-pressed, an especially helpful feature when using a telephoto or macro lens, and it can be used in conjunction with the MF Assist and Focus Magnifier features.

Hand-held movie shooting with Active Mode¹²

Active Mode¹² uses the camera's stabilization unit, gyro sensors, and sophisticated algorithms for highly effective in-camera optical image stabilization during movie shoots. The powerful processing engine precisely detects the required amount of compensation for smooth stabilization in all formats¹³, including 4K, without compromising the α7 IV's compact size and mobility. And, because the gyro data is also recorded alongside the video, even more effective post-production stabilization can be applied for ultra-smooth shots using Catalyst Browse/Prepare software¹⁴.

Buffer memory supports continuous shooting and recording

Both the mechanical and electronic shutters allow continuous shooting at up to 10 fps¹⁵ with AF/AE tracking. The latest powerful processing engine and increased buffer memory allow faster writing to memory cards, so you can shoot more than 800¹⁶ uncompressed RAW+JPEG frames (more than 1600 altogether), or more than 1,000 compressed RAW+JPEG frames (more than 2,000 altogether, up to a full memory card)¹⁷. Increased processing power also allows you to change menu settings even while data is being written to the memory card.

Fast Hybrid AF with improved speed, precision, and tracking

Using a combination of phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF, Fast Hybrid AF focuses precisely, even on small subjects or on people posed in front of a night-time background. A wide, dense AF area covers roughly 94% of the image area for both still and movie shooting with 759¹⁸ phase-detection points, while the contrast-detection AF system uses 425 points. This vast collection of data is analyzed in real time by the latest powerful processing engine to achieve the AF system's impressive results.

AI-based Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking¹⁹

The superior processing power of the BIONZ XR engine has led to improvements in both Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking features. Improved face detection translates into 30% better eye-detection accuracy²⁰, while faster image processing yields higher accuracy when the subject is looking up, down, or sideways. Real-time Tracking allows you to select your subject and then leave tracking to the camera, relying on the latest subject recognition algorithm and high-speed analysis of spatial data by the processing engine.

Bird mode for Real-time Eye AF, now available in movies

The Real-time Eye AF function is now capable of detecting the eyes of birds and tracking them in real time, for both still shots and movies. The BIONZ XR engine runs optimized AF and tracking algorithms to ensure uninterrupted tracking even for birds in flight, whose movement is hard to predict. Once you've selected a bird, the camera will automatically detect and precisely track that bird's eye, whether the bird is perched or in flight.

AF control through touch operation

Touch Tracking lets you select a subject to track simply by touching the LCD screen, even while using the viewfinder, for more intuitive AF control for both still shots and movies. Easier focus operation is particularly helpful when you're shooting movies alone or using a gimbal, allowing you to concentrate on composing your shots.

AF Assist for seamless transitions to manual focus²¹

The AF Assist function, inherited from the Cinema Line FX6, lets you seamlessly switch to and from manual focus during movie shoots. When this feature has been turned on, rotating the focus ring temporarily switches operation from autofocus to manual focus to allow you to deliberately shift your focus to a different subject.

Visualize depth of field during movie shoots with Focus Map²²

The new Focus Map²² overlays focus information onto a live real-time display to show which areas are in or out of focus. Being able to clearly visualize depth of field in this way makes it easier to quickly set up your ideal focus point and depth of field during rehearsal. As a result, you can use the camera's excellent video definition and fast lenses to create impressive shots with shallow depth of field.

Breathing Compensation²³ for consistent angle of view when focusing

For the first time in the α series, the α7 IV provides compensation for focus breathing. Focus breathing is any change in a lens's angle of view that corresponds to changes in focus²⁴. Sony's original Clear Image Zoom technology is used to automatically maintain a consistent angle of view, for more movie-like focus transitions. This feature can be used in conjunction with Active Mode image stabilization to shoot stable, consistent imagery.

Still/Movie/S&Q dial for quick access to hybrid capabilities

Befitting the α7 IV's status as a true hybrid camera, it comes equipped with a dedicated Still/Movie/S&Q dial to instantly switch between movies and stills. The dial switches the menus, functions, and custom settings of various controls between still and movie mode, and settings such as aperture and shutter speed are also maintained separately for stills and movies. S&Q mode can also be selected, for fast access to slow-motion or quick-motion shooting.

The latest mode-specific menus and customizable Rear dial R

The α7 IV's menus are specific to either stills or movies, and for easier navigation menus are configured to show three levels of hierarchy at once. Separate functions for stills and for movies can be assigned to various buttons and dials, including the new, freely customizable Rear dial R. With controls tailored to whichever shooting mode you are currently using, the flexible access provided by the Rear dial R contributes to greatly enhanced still- and movie-shooting efficiency.

Vari-angle LCD monitor for greater freedom when shooting

The large, side-opening 3.0-type 1.03-megadot²⁵ touch-panel LCD monitor offers ample brightness for clear viewing in outdoor settings, and its 3:2 aspect ratio makes efficient use of the display area. The vari-angle mechanism allows flexible positioning and framing for handheld shots, gimbal-mounted or documentary-style self-shooting, or very low ground-level shots.

3.68‑megadot²⁵ high-definition Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder

The α7 IV's Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder provides roughly 1.6 times the resolution of the α7 III viewfinder, with a 37.3° FOV and a 23‑mm high eyepoint. With high resolution, improved electronic viewfinder image quality, and fogging and dust resistance (including significantly improved internal fogging resistance relative to the α7 III), it is designed for clear and comfortable viewing in a wide range of shooting environments.

Communication features for easy sharing and distribution

The α7 IV is equipped with robust wired and wireless communication features for more comfortable sharing and distribution. In-body wireless LAN uses a 5‑GHz²⁶ band in addition to the 2.4‑GHz²⁷ band, for fast data transfer. Background FTP transfer of files can be set to occur automatically while shooting continues, and a USB Type-C^® connector supports fast SuperSpeed USB 10‑Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) data transfer.

Instant real-time live streaming via USB connection

Live streaming is as easy as connecting to a computer through a USB connection, and you can choose from four different output formats, including high-resolution 4K video²⁸. You can select whichever configuration is best for current network conditions and the devices used, and simultaneous internal recording is also available, giving you broad flexibility to cover a wide variety of needs.

High-capacity Z batteries and USB Power Delivery²⁹

The α7 IV relies on a high-capacity Z battery (NP-FZ100), along with external power options that include USB power supplies²⁹ and AC adapters. Battery drain can be minimized by adding a high-capacity mobile battery for outdoor shooting. A USB charger or mobile battery that supports USB PD³⁰ can be connected to the camera's USB Type-C^® port, for extended recording.

Heat management

To allow extended continuous recording, efficient heat dissipation is provided by Sony's proprietary Σ (sigma)-shaped thermal mounting. The mounting, which is also used on flagship models, is constructed from a graphite material with excellent thermal conduction properties. This structure allows the image sensor, a major source of heat inside the camera body, to move freely during image stabilization while heat is efficiently dissipated.

Dual media slots, with CFexpress Type A support

Dual media slots allow you to continue shooting even if one memory card fills up. One of the slots supports high-performance CFexpress Type A cards³¹, and both slots support UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards. With their fast write speeds, CFexpress Type A cards are particularly suited to high-speed continuous still shooting, as well as high-resolution, high-bitrate 4K movie recording.

Reliable, robust engineering

We have improved the dust and moisture resistance³² of the α7 IV to provide outstanding reliability, even in challenging outdoor shooting environments. Design refinements include more sealing at body seams and the battery compartment cover (compared to the α7 III), a redesigned lens lock button, and extra cushioning around the mount. A lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy used for the camera's top cover, front cover, and internal frame provides excellent durability.

Consideration for the environment and resource conservation

Sony's "Road to Zero" environmental plan was launched in 2010 with the ultimate goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint. Currently, nearly all plastic packaging materials for the α7 IV are recycled. Recyclable materials are also used for camera bodies whenever possible, reducing environmental burden without compromising functionality. While retaining state-of-the-art performance, we aim to further reduce energy and resource consumption to reduce the burden on the environment.

Imaging Edge Desktop^™ / Imaging Edge Mobile^™

Expand your creative horizons with Imaging Edge Desktop³³ and Imaging Edge Mobile³⁴. The Imaging Edge Desktop PC application lets you control and monitor shoots directly from your PC screen, preview photos, and develop RAW/HEIF data into high-quality photos for delivery. Imaging Edge Mobile applications use the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® functionality of the α7 IV to provide a wide variety of convenient shooting and sharing functions.

Lossless compression RAW in three size

Three lossless-compression image sizes are available: L, M, and S. The L size [Lossless Comp (L)] provides the same level of image quality as uncompressed RAW files while reducing file size. The M and S sizes record fewer pixels than the L size, providing more manageable RAW files. Software update (ver. 1.1 or later) is required.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.³⁵.

Overall:

(1948 reviews)

January 03, 2023

VERY GOOD CAMERA

Daniel6hz, STONYBROOK, NY: It's a great product for starting my social media hobby. Compared it versus a7iii and this iv is so much better.

Specifications

Lens
Lens Mount	E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio	3 : 2
Number Of Pixels (Effective)	Approx. 33.0 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)	Approx. 34.1 megapixels
Sensor Type	35 mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System	Yes (charge protection coating on optical filter, and image sensor shift mechanism)
Recording (still images)
Picture Effect	-
Creative Style	-
Picture Profile	Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE LOOK	ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
SOFT SKIN EFFECT	Yes
Dynamic Range Functions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer
Color Space	sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB standard and Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard (BT.2020 gamut).³⁶
14bit RAW	Yes
Recording system (Still Image)
Recording Format	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image Quality Modes	RAW (Compressed/Lossless Compressed (L/M/S)/Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine/Fine/Standard/Light), HEIF (4:2:0/4:2:2) (Extra fine/Fine/Standard/Light), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF
Recording (movie)
Recording Format	XAVC S, XAVC HS
Color Space	Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard compatible (BT.2020 gamut)³⁷
Picture Effect	-
Creative Style	-
SOFT SKIN EFFECT	Yes
Picture Profile	Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE LOOK	ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K)	3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps)^{38, 39}, 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps)³⁹, 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps)³⁸, 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)^{38, 39}, 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps)³⁹, 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)³⁸
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K)	3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps)^{38, 39}, 30p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)³⁹, 24p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)³⁹, 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps)³⁸, 25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbps)^{38, 39}, 30p (140 Mbps)³⁹, 24p (100 Mbps)³⁹, 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps)³⁸, 25p (140 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD)	1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)^{40, 39}, 60p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps)³⁹, 30p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps)³⁹, 24p (50 Mbps)³⁹, 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50 Mbps)³⁹, 30p (50 Mbps)³⁹, 24p (50 Mbps)³⁹, 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K)	3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600 Mbps)^{38, 39}, 30p (300 Mbps)³⁹, 24p (240 Mbps)³⁹, 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps)³⁸, 25p (250 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD)	1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222 Mbps)³⁹, 30p (111 Mbps)³⁹, 24p (89 Mbps)³⁹, 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps)
Slow & quick motion (shooting frame rate)	NTSC mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 4 fps, 8 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps^{41, 40}, PAL mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 3 fps, 6 fps, 12 fps, 25 fps, 50 fps, 100 fps^{41, 40}
Movie Functions	Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 [Approx. 6 Mbps], 1920 x 1080 [Approx. 9 Mbps], 1920 x 1080 [Approx. 16 Mbps]), TC/UB, Auto Slow Shutter, Gamma Disp. Assist
Recording system (Movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSION	XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT	LPCM 2 ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2 ch (48 kHz 24 bit)⁴², LPCM 4 ch (48 kHz 24 bit)⁴², MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2 ch⁴³
USB Streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMAT	MJPEG, YUV420⁴⁴
VIDEO RESOLUTION	3840 x 2160 (15p / 12.5p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p) / 1280 x 720 (30p / 25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMAT	LPCM 2 ch (16 bit 48 kHz)
SIMULTANEOUS INTERNAL RECORDING	Yes
Recording System
Location information Link from smartphone	Yes
Media	SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card
Memory Card Slot	SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
Recording mode on 2 memory cards	Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
White Balance
White Balance Modes	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2,500 to 9,900 K) & color filter / Custom
SHUTTER AWB LOCK	Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)
Focus
Focus Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensor	Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Focus Point	35 mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 713 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 575 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range	EV-4 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode	AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area	Wide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking
EYE AF / SUBJECT RECOGNITION AF	[Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird
Other Features	Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
AF Illuminator	Yes (with built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range	Approx. 0.3 m–approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28–70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)	Phase-detection
Exposure
Metering Sensor	Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity	EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard/Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
Exposure Bracketing	Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)
AE Lock	Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes	[Still images] Intelligent Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture Priority (A) / Shutter Priority (S) / Manual Exposure (M), [Movie] Intelligent Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture Priority (A) / Shutter Priority (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode, [Slow & Quick Motion] Intelligent Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture Priority (A) / Shutter Priority (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode
ISO Sensitivity	Still images: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers from 50 to 204800 can be set as expanded ISO), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to 102400 can be set as expanded ISO), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Anti-Flicker Shoot.	Yes
Scene Selection	-
Metering Type	1200-zone evaluative metering
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-VGA OLED)
Number of Dots	3 686 400 dots
Field Coverage	100%
Magnification	Approx. 0.78x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m^-1)
Diopter Adjustment	–4.0 to +3.0 m^-1
Eye Point	Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 m^-1 (CIPA standard)
DISPLAY FUNCTION	Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emphasized display during REC
Finder Frame Rate Selection	STD 60 fps / HI 120 fps
LCD Screen
Monitor Type	2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Number of Dots	1 036 800 dots
Touch Panel	Yes
Brightness Control	Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle	Opening Angle: Approx. 176°., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270°.
Focus Magnifier	Yes, Focus Magnifier (35 mm full frame: 5.5x / 11.0x, APS-C: 3.7x / 7.3x)
Other Features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™	-
Clear Image Zoom	Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Face Detection	Modes: Face/Eye Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority
Self-Portrait Self-Timer	-
Others	-
Shutter
TYPE	Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Type	Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed	Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies (NTSC mode): 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode), Movies (PAL mode): 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed	1/250 s (35 mm full frame), 1/320 s (APS-C)⁴⁵
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter	Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting	Yes (ON/OFF)
Image Stabilization
TYPE	Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect	5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Flash Control
Control	Pre-flash TTL⁴⁶
Flash Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless⁴⁷, Hi-speed sync.⁴⁷
Recycling Time	-
External Flash Compatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock	Yes
Wireless Control	Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. / Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
Drive Modes	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)	Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps⁴⁸
No. of recordable frames (approx.)	JPEG Extra fine L: over 1,000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1,000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1,000 frames, RAW: over 1,000 frames, RAW & JPEG: over 1,000 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): over 1,000 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: over 1,000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): over 1,000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 828 frames⁴⁸
Self-Timer	10 s delay / 5 s delay / 2 s delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting	-
Playback
Photo Capture	Yes
Print
Compatible Standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III
Custom function
Type	Custom key settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings, Reg Cust Shoot Set, Programmable Setting (Body 9 sets / memory card 12 sets)
Lens Compensation
Setting	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Accessibility
SCREENREADER	Yes (Language: English, Speed: 7 steps, Volume: 16 steps)⁴⁹
Interface
PC Interface	Mass-storage / MTP
Multi/Micro USB Terminal	Yes⁵⁰
Bluetooth®	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
Multi Interface Shoe	Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)⁵¹
Mic Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Sync terminal	-
Headphone Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Vertical Grip Connector	Yes
LAN Terminal	-
FUNCTIONS	FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN [USB-LAN], USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, PC Remote, BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD
Size & Weight
Weight (with battery and memory card included)	Approx. 1 lb 7.3 oz (approx. 658 g)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 5.25 x 3.88 x 3.25", approx. 5.25 x 3.88 x 2.75" (From grip to monitor) (approx. 131.3 mm x 96.4 mm x 79.8 mm, approx. 131.3 mm x 96.4 mm x 69.7 mm [From grip to monitor])
Audio
Microphone	Built-in, stereo
Speaker	Built-in, monaural
Power
Supplied Battery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Internal Battery Charge	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)
USB Power Supply	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)
Others
Operating Temperature	32–104 °F (0–40 ℃)

What's in the Box

Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, AC adapter, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)

Footnotes

^footnote1 Approximate, effective.

^footnote2 QFHD (3840 x 2160). 4K 60p (50p) recording available in Super 35 mode only.

^footnote3 Sony test conditions, still images.

^footnote4 Compared to the BIONZ X image processing engine. Sony tests.

^footnote5 Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote/Viewer/Edit) version 3.2 or later is required to view and edit HEIF images.

^footnote6 7032 x 3958.

^footnote7 At 4K 30p/24p (25p).

^footnote8 XAVC HS compatible editing software is required. XAVC HS format uses the MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 high-efficiency codec.

^footnote9 S-Log3, Sony internal tests.

^footnote10 Available settings for this feature are OFF, LO, MID, and HI.

^footnote11 CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off. Still-image mode.

^footnote12 Slight image crop in Active Mode. "Standard" setting recommended for focal lengths of 200 mm or longer.

^footnote13 Active Mode is not available when recording at 120 (100) fps.

^footnote14 Catalyst version 2021.1 or later is required.

^footnote15 Up to 10 fps in continuous "Hi+" mode and up to 8 fps in continuous "Hi" mode. Maximum fps will depend on camera settings. Sony test conditions.

^footnote16 CFexpress Type A memory card is required.

^footnote17 Maximum continuous shooting speed is 6 fps when shooting uncompressed RAW / uncompressed RAW+JPEG images.

^footnote18 759 AF measurement points for still images. The number of points used varies according to the shooting mode.

^footnote19 "Tracking" in the menu.

^footnote20 Compared with the α7 III.

^footnote21 Not available when using the SELP1650, SEL18200LE, or A-mount lenses.

^footnote22 The Focus Map function cannot be used under the following conditions: when shooting stills, when the Focus Magnifier function is in use, when using digital zoom, during USB streaming, when no lens is mounted, when an A-mount lens is mounted, or when using the SEL16F28. For other lenses, please use the latest firmware.

^footnote23 Angle of view and image quality may change slightly when this feature is turned on. Breathing Compensation is not available for unsupported lenses, 120p (100p) movie recording, S&Q recording at 120p (100p), or stills. Compatibility of lenses is limited. Please see Sony support page for lens compatibility. https://www.sony.net/dics/breathing/

^footnote24 Compatibility of lenses is limited. Please see Sony support page for lens compatibility.

^footnote25 Approximate.

^footnote26 5 GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions.

^footnote27 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards are supported.

^footnote28 Available formats are 4K 15p (12.5p), Full HD 60p (50p), Full HD 30p (25p), and HD720 30p (25p).

^footnote29 USB charging and power delivery are only supported via the USB Type-C® terminal. A battery must be installed in the camera when supplying USB power. The internal battery may drain even if USB power is supplied, depending on the adapter used and camera operating conditions.

^footnote30 9 V/3 A output. Compatibility is not guaranteed with all USB PD devices. The internal battery will not be charged while camera power is ON and the camera is in use.

^footnote31 CFexpress Type B memory cards are not supported.

^footnote32 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

^footnote33 Imaging Edge Desktop version 3.2 or later is required.

^footnote34 Imaging Edge Mobile version 7.6 or later is required.

^footnote35 Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Mac logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

^footnote36 When [HLG Still Image] setting is set to [On].

^footnote37 When [Gamma] is set to [HLG] and [Color Mode] is set to [BT.2020] in [Picture Profile].

^footnote38 [APS-C S35 shooting] is locked to [On] when shooting movies in 4K 60p/50p.

^footnote39 120p: 119.88 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 24p: 23.98 fps

^footnote40 When [APS-C S35 shooting] is set to [On], number of effective pixels: 1570 x 886 at 120 or 100 fps.

^footnote41 120 or 100 fps is not available when using [XAVC HS 4K], [XAVC S 4K], or [XAVC S-I 4K] file formats.

^footnote42 When using accessories that support 4‑ch output / 24 bits with the Multi Interface Shoe.

^footnote43 Proxy movies

^footnote44 When [Resolution] is set to [HD(720p)], [MJPEG] is only available.

^footnote45 With compatible Sony external flash

^footnote46 A flash cannot be used when [Shutter Type] is set to [Electronic Shutter].

^footnote47 With compatible external flash

^footnote48 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used

^footnote49 This function is available only when the menu language is set to English on North American models. (As of the release date)

^footnote50 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

^footnote51 Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.

Tech Specs

General

Product Type

Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system

Lens Included

Body only

Sensor Resolution

33.0 Megapixel

Optical Sensor Type

Exmor R CMOS

Total Pixels

34,100,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution

33,000,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Frame Rate (Max Resolution)

60 fps

ISO (Max)

204800

Native ISO

100-51200

Extended ISO (Max)

204800

Extended ISO (Min)

Sensor Dust Reduction

Yes

Sensor Features

Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating

Digital Zoom

Image Processor

BIONZ XR

Image Stabilizer

Optical (Steady Shot with 5-axis Intelligent Active Mode)

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Face Detection

Yes

Sensors

Digital level meter

Print Standard

Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching

Auto Focus

TTL contrast and phase detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty

759

AE/AF Control

Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Zone AF, Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking AF, Wide-area AF, Expanded area AF, animal eye detection, bird eye detection, right/left eye select

Face Detection

Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function

Digital Video Format

MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC S, H.265, XAVC HS

Image Recording Format

JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HEIF, RAW + HEIF

Max Video Resolution

3840 x 2160

Audio Signal Format

Linear PCM, AAC

Auto Focus Features

Focus Peaking function, Predictive Focus Control

Interface

USB 2.0, USB-C, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1

Connectivity Features

Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer, wireless video upload to FTP server, PC Remote functions via Wi-Fi

Exposure & White Balance

Light Sensitivity

ISO 50, ISO auto, ISO 204800, ISO 100-51200

Exposure Metering

Multi-segment, center-weighted, average, highlight spot

Exposure Metering Zones

1200

Exposure Modes

Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority

Bracketing Modes

Dynamic Range Bracketing, white balance bracketing

Special Effects

Soft Skin, Creative Look presets

White Balance

Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets

Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, shade, underwater, 2500K - 9900K

Shutter Type

Mechanical electronically-controlled

Max Shutter Speed

1/8000 sec

Min Shutter Speed

30 sec

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps

Auto Exposure Bracketing

3, 5 or 9 steps

X-sync Speed

1/250 sec

Exposure Range

EV -3-20 (ISO 100)

Lens System

Lens Mounting Type

Sony E-mount

Additional Features

Continuous Shooting Speed

8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second

Self-Timer Delay

10 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec

Flash Terminal

Hot shoe

Additional Features

Built-in speaker, camera orientation detection, histogram display, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), fast motion recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, silent shooting, BRAVIA Sync function, distortion correction function, S-Log2 gamma setting, slow motion recording, peripheral shading correction, chromatic aberration correction, anti-flicker, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, S-Log3 gamma setting, 4:2:2 10-bit internal rercording, simultaneous streaming & recording mode, focus breathing compensation, USB streaming, 14-bit RAW

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

Electronic - OLED

Viewfinder Color Support

Color

Viewfinder Diagonal Size

0.5"

Viewfinder Resolution

3,686,400 pixels

Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage

100%

Optical Viewfinder Magnification

0.78x

Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range

-4 to +3

Display

Type

3" LCD display

Display Format

1,036,000 pixels

Display Form Factor

Folding

Touch Screen

Yes

Display Features

Display brightness control

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode

Stereo

Microphone Features

Wind noise reduction

Connections

Connector Type

USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB Type-C)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

Eyepiece cover, body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adapter, shoe cap, USB-C to USB-A cable

Body Material

Magnesium alloy

Protection

Dust-resistant, moisture-resistant

Battery

Battery Type

Sony NP-FZ100 lithium ion

Details

Sony NP-FZ100 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2280 mAh (included)

Battery Life Details

Photo shooting - 520 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 580 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 100 minutes (EVF on)
Video recording - 110 minutes (LCD Monitor on)

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot

SD card, CFexpress / SD card

Supported Memory Cards

SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card, CFexpress

Image Storage

7008 x 4672
4608 x 3072
3504 x 2336
4608 x 3072 - APS-C mode
3504 x 2336 - APS-C mode
6224 x 4672
4096 x 3072
3120 x 2336
4096 x 3072 - APS-C mode
3120 x 2336 - APS-C mode
7008 x 3944
4608 x 2592
3504 x 1968
4608 x 2592 - APS-C mode
3504 x 1968 - APS-C mode
4672 x 4672
3072 x 3072
2336 x 2336
3072 x 3072 - APS-C mode
2336 x 2336 - APS-C mode

Video Capture

XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 60 fps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 60 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps

Dimensions & Weight

Width

5.2 in

Depth

3.1 in

Height

3.8 in

Weight

23.21 oz

Weight Details

Camera with battery and memory card: 23.2 oz

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

32 °F

Max Operating Temperature

104 °F

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