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 Pro
Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.
$299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
Edge Pro is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
Edge Pro
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEdge Pro has lower Weight (147 g vs 658 g)
- BEdge Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BEdge Pro has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- BEdge Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 33 MP)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Edge Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 61mm wider, 52mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Edge Pro.
Alpha 7 IV is 511 g heavier than Edge Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 33mm Edge Pro
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 Pro
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 Pro
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
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
Edge Pro: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
Edge Pro
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
147 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Edge Pro supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVC, HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓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 Pro
Pros
- ✓4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
- ✓4K/60fps Night View AI mode
- ✓20m waterproof (no case)
- ✓230 min battery; –20 °C rated
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Night View limited to 8-bit
- –Larger/heavier than Edge
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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 Pro?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Edge Pro — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Edge Pro?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Edge Pro have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge Pro does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Edge Pro?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Edge Pro is 511 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Edge Pro record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and Edge Pro weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. Edge Pro: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and Edge Pro at $299. The Edge Pro is $2,200 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.