# Sony A7 IV

Mirrorless camera · 33MP full-frame back-illuminated CMOS · profile confidence: **verified** · source: sony.com — α7 IV specifications

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K | 24, 25, 30 | 16:9 | Oversampled from 7K full width — the best-looking mode |
| 4K | 50, 60 | 16:9 | Super 35 crop (approx. 1.5x) |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **SteadyShot Off** (strength 0/3)
- **SteadyShot Standard (IBIS)** (strength 2/3)
- **SteadyShot Active** (strength 2/3) — crops the image

## Color profiles

- **Standard** — 10-bit
- **S-Cinetone** — 10-bit
- **S-Log3** — 10-bit, log (for grading)

## Field of view

Lens-dependent (interchangeable-lens body).

## Exposure

- ISO range: 100–51200 (recommended ceilings — bright: 400, normal: 3200, low light: 12800)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: variable (lens-dependent)
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **Dual card slots** — Record to two cards at once — the only real insurance for weddings and paid work.
- **Breathing compensation** — Stops the frame from subtly zooming as focus shifts, on supported lenses.

Strengths: Superb all-rounder; Dual card slots; 10-bit 4:2:2; Excellent autofocus.
Weaknesses: 4K/60 is cropped; Rolling shutter in Super 35; Heavier than APS-C bodies.

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