Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Xtra
Edge
Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.
$199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2026
Edge is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
Edge
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 658 g)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 10 MP)
- BEdge has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Edge
71 × 44 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 61mm wider, 52mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Edge.
Alpha 7 IV is 509 g heavier than Edge.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 33mm Edge
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
Edge
71 × 44 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
Edge
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Edge
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
12.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Edge: mount data unavailable
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
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
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 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
Edge
Codecs
Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 658 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Edge
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
- ✓52ft waterproof (no case)
- ✓149g ultra-lightweight
- ✓3-hour battery
Cons
- –No built-in storage
- –Fixed lens
- –No pre-recording
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Sony Alpha 7 IV
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Alpha 7 IV or Edge?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Edge — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Edge?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Edge have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Edge?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 509 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Edge record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and Edge weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. Edge: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 640 shots for the Edge, giving the Edge the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $2,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Xtra press materials.