When comparing Sony A7R IVa and Sony A7 III, which one is better?
Neither Sony A7R IVa or Sony A7 III features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Full specifications table of Sony A7 III and Sony A7R IVa:
Sony A7 III | Sony A7R IVa | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Year | Missing | 2021 |
Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I |
Wi-Fi | Missing | Yes |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Bluetooth | Missing | Yes |
Maximum Video Resolution | Missing | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
Internal Raw Video | No | No |
Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
Built-in ND Filter | Missing | No |
Color | Missing | Black |
Autofocus | Missing | Phase Detection Autofocus |
Sensor Format | Missing | Full Frame |