Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
SOFORT 2 is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
SOFORT 2
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (580 shots vs 100 shots)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
SOFORT 2 is 8mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 36mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
SOFORT 2 is 338 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm SOFORT 2 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SOFORT 2: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, SOFORT 2 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 7 IV?
SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 7 IV?
SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 338 g lighter.
Do the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
SOFORT 2: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the SOFORT 2 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
SOFORT 2 launched at $399 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The SOFORT 2 is $2,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.