Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 4.1 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
Alpha 7 V
12 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 95 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 580 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 3mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 1mm wider.
Alpha 7 IV is 37 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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
Alpha 7 IV
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Subject recognition
Adds Car/Train
Weight
658 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 82.4
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Car, Train
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 33 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 vlogging, Alpha 7 IV or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7 V — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7 V?
Both cameras share the same 33 MP resolution.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 37 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 IV is $400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.