93.5
Best for professional vloggers and travel content creators who need cinematic quality in a pocketable form factor.
- 4K/120fps Slow Motion
- 10-bit D-Log M Color
- Integrated 3-Axis Gimbal
$499
Head to head · Cameras
Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera vs Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless
Ravvy scores Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera at 90.23 and Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless at 93.3. Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless takes the overall pick, best for hybrid shooters who need high-resolution stills and professional 10-bit video..
90.2
$1,598
Buy the a7 III if you want the best price-to-performance ratio in full-frame photography and can live with a tilting screen instead of a flip-out one.
Ravvy pick
93.3
$1,998
This is the definitive choice for hybrid creators who need a professional blend of 33MP high-resolution stills and 10-bit video, provided they can overlook the crop factor at high frame rates.
How they score
| Factor | Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera | Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 88 | – |
| Image Quality | 92.5 | 94.2 |
| Autofocus Speed | 94 | – |
| Video Capability | 85 | – |
| Low Light Performance | 91 | – |
| Value for Money | – | 86.5 |
| Build Ergonomics | – | 91 |
| Video Versatility | – | 89.5 |
| Autofocus Performance | – | 98 |
Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera
What owners praise
- Excellent 15-stop dynamic range
- Superb 693-point hybrid autofocus
- Dual SD card slots for instant backup
- Significantly improved Z-battery life
- Internal 4K video with S-Log support
What to know first
- LCD screen only tilts and does not flip
- Menu system is dense and complex
- Weather sealing is moderate not extreme
Skip it if vloggers who require a fully articulating flip-out screen
Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless
What owners praise
- Superb 33MP sensor balances resolution and noise
- Industry-leading Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals
- High-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 internal video recording
- Dual card slots supporting CFexpress Type A
- Improved menu system and ergonomics over previous models
What to know first
- Significant crop factor when shooting 4K 60p video
- Rolling shutter can be visible during very fast pans
- Rear LCD resolution is lower than some competitors
Skip it if action cinematographers requiring uncropped 4k 60p footage
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera | Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 027242910775 | 027242923577 |
| ASIN | B07B45D8WV | B09JZT6YK5 |
| GTIN | 027242910775 | 027242923577 |
| Zoom | optical | Optical Zoom |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit | 14 Bit |
| Crop Mode | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI | Type A Standard HDMI |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Wide Angle |
| Focus Mode | Direct Manual Focus (DMF) | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | optical | manual-and-auto |
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93.3
Insta360
X5 Essentials Bundle
Best for adventure content creators and professional videographers who need high-res reframing
- Dual 1/1.28 inch High-Performance Sensors
- 49ft Waterproofing without a case
- Triple AI Chip for Advanced Noise Reduction
$660
93.1
Best for hybrid shooters and event professionals needing high-speed performance
- Partially Stacked 24.5MP CMOS Sensor
- Internal 6K RAW Video Recording
- 4,000-nit HDR Viewfinder
$2,197