RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
KOMODO-X is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
KOMODO-X
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AKOMODO-X has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- AKOMODO-X has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareKOMODO-X
114 × 101 × 71 mm
1130 g (2.49 lb / 39.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
KOMODO-X is 17mm narrower and 9mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 5mm taller.
KOMODO-X is 472 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 71mm KOMODO-X · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
KOMODO-X
114 × 101 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
KOMODO-X
114 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
KOMODO-X: 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
KOMODO-X
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 101, 71
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only KOMODO-X supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, KOMODO-X or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 IV?
KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the KOMODO-X or the Alpha 7 IV?
KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 IV?
KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 472 g lighter.
Do the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
KOMODO-X: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the KOMODO-X and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the KOMODO-X the edge.
How much does each cost?
KOMODO-X launched at $9,995 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $7,496 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of RED and Sony press materials.