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
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Sphra360 is 4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
Sphra360
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BSphra360 has higher AF frame coverage (360 % vs 94 %)
- BSphra360 has lower Weight (181 g vs 658 g)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 170 Mbps)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 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
Sphra360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 1mm thinner than Sphra360 but it is also 70mm wider and 60mm taller.
Alpha 7 IV is 477 g heavier than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 81mm Sphra360
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
Sphra360
61 × 36 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
Sphra360
61 × 81 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
Sphra360: 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
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 170 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC), XTV (360 format)
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.3, 36.3, 81
Card types
Adds microSD
AF frame coverage
360 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Weight
181 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Sphra360 supports it
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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof only
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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 Sphra360?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Sphra360 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Sphra360?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Sphra360 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Sphra360 uses Electronic stabilization (MotionMaster + FlowState 360) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Sphra360?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the Sphra360 is 477 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Sphra360 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. Sphra360: 8K 360 (panoramic) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and Sphra360 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 640 shots for the Sphra360, giving the Sphra360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $2,170 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.