Sony A7 IV
Sony A7R IVa
When comparing Sony A7R IVa and Sony A7 IV, which one is better?
Both A7 IV and A7R IVa use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
Neither Sony A7R IVa or Sony A7 IV 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 IV and Sony A7R IVa:
Sony A7 IV | Sony A7R IVa | |
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
Shutter Type | Missing | Rolling Shutter |
Storage | SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I |
Wi-Fi | Missing | Yes |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Maximum Video Resolution | Missing | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
Internal Raw Video | Hayır | Hayır |
Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
Color | Missing | Black |
Autofocus | Missing | Phase Detection Autofocus |
Sensor Format | Missing | Full Frame |