Sony A7 IV vs Sony a9 III

Sony A7 IV

Sony A7 IV

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Sony a9 III

Sony a9 III

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Sony A7 IV vs Sony a9 III

When comparing Sony a9 III and Sony A7 IV, which one is better?

1. Internal Raw Video Support

Neither Sony a9 III 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.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony A7 IV and Sony a9 III:

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BrandSonySony
WeightMissing617 g
Lens MountMissingSony E
ResolutionsMissing3840x2160
Shutter TypeMissingGlobal Shutter
StorageSD UHS-IISD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A
Wi-FiMissingYes
Film Camera or Still CameraStillsStills
Digital or analogDigitalDigital
BluetoothYesYes
Maximum Video ResolutionMissing3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)
Internal Raw VideoNoNo
StabilizationMissingYes
Built-in ND FilterNoNo
ColorMissingBlack
Resolution (Megapixels)Missing24.6 MP
Crop FactorMissing1x
Streaming over USBMissingYes
Image Output FormatsMissingJPEG, RAW, HEIF
AutofocusMissingPhase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus
Sensor FormatMissingFull Frame
External RAW Video RecordingMissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony A7 IV and Sony a9 III was last updated on July 31, 2025.