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
Muse
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/120fps slow-motion, 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 10-bit X-Log, and 2-inch OLED touchscreen.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Muse is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
Muse
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
- BMuse has lower Weight (180 g vs 658 g)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BMuse has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
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
Muse
34 × 140 × 42 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 44mm shorter than Muse but it is also 97mm wider and 38mm thicker.
Alpha 7 IV is 478 g heavier than Muse.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 42mm Muse
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
Muse
34 × 140 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
Muse
34 × 42 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
Muse: 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
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 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
Muse
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 34, 140, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 658 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Muse
Pros
- ✓1-inch CMOS at $379
- ✓3-axis mechanical gimbal
- ✓4K/120fps slow-motion
- ✓10-bit X-Log color
Cons
- –No waterproofing
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in storage
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Sony Alpha 7 IV
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Alpha 7 IV or Muse?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Muse — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Muse?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and Muse is 9.4 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Muse have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Muse uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Muse?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and Muse weighs 180 g, so the Muse is 478 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Muse record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. Muse: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and Muse weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. Muse: No.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and Muse at $499. The Muse is $2,000 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.