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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7 V
Get the A7 IV and spend the difference on a lens. Same 33MP sensor, same lenses, and it covers portraits, travel, events and everyday video. The A7 V is for fast action and 4K/120p.
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Which one is for you?
A7 IV
Portraits, travel, events or family, a better lens with the savings, 10 frames a second is plenty? The A7 IV.
Is the Sony A7 IV worth it?A7 V
Sport, birds or kids on the move, 4K/120p slow motion, the newest Sony for years? Then it's the A7 V.
Is the Sony A7 V worth it?Key differences
A7 IVA7 V
Autofocus
Fast eye tracking
AI subject recognition, stickier✓
Burst speed
10 frames a second
30 frames a second, no blackout✓
Video
4K/30p, 4K/60p cropped
4K/60p, 4K/120p cropped✓
Resolution
33MP
33MP
Value
Much cheaper now✓
Costs far more
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Digital Camera World, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide