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Predecessor: |
Sony A7R III
A7R III vs A7R IV
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Panasonic GH5
GH5 vs GH5 II
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Successor: |
Sony A7R V
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Model Number: |
A7R IV |
GH5 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-7RM4 |
DC-GH5M2 |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$3500.00 |
$1699.99 |
Street Price: |
$3,220.13 |
$1,297.99 |
Date Available: |
2019-09-01 |
TBD |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
23.5 oz
(665 g)
includes batteries
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25.6 oz
(727 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.1 in.
(129 x
96 x
78 mm)
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5.5 x
3.9 x
3.4 in.
(139 x
98 x
87 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
61.0 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
849.66mm2 (35.70mm x 23.80mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.76 microns |
3.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
99 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
26.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.8 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,344 |
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Image Resolution: |
9504 x 6336
(60.2 MP,
3:2), 6240 x 4160
(26.0 MP,
3:2), 4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 8448 x 6336
(53.5 MP,
4:3), 5552 x 4160
(23.1 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 9504 x 5344
(50.8 MP,
16:9), 6240 x 3512
(21.9 MP,
16:9), 4752 x 2672
(12.7 MP,
16:9), 6336 x 6336
(40.1 MP,
1:1), 4160 x 4160
(17.3 MP,
1:1), 3168 x 3168
(10.0 MP,
1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3), 2264 x 1968
(4.5 MP,
Other), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2), 2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1), 2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1), 1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 4992 x 3744
(18.7 MP,
4:3), 3328 x 2496
(8.3 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif 2.31), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
12.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
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4992x3744 (30p/25p/24p)
4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
3328x2496 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
4096x2160 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p)
3840x2160 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p)
1920x1080 (2p/12p/15p/10p/22p/24p/26p/28p/30p/32p/34p/36p/45p/46p/48p/50p/52p/54p/60p/75p/90p/100p/105p/120p/13)
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Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV, MP4 |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
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No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion:Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 567 points (PDAF), APS-C mode with full-frame lens: 325 points (PDAF), with APS-C lens: 247 points (PDAF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (567 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye/Head/Body/Animal detection, Tracking, 225-area, Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval), Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 5.76M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx. 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1, eye sensor |
3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
5,760,000 dots (1,920,000 pixels)
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3,680,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.78x |
0.76x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.78x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,440,000 dots
(360,000 px)
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1,840,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
32000 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
AUTO (ISO 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
Auto, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
3 Custom Settings; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
Self Timer: |
2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
240.8 megapixels |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Enhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-II |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV, MP4 |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks |
USB 3.1 Type-C with Power Delivery, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
70 |
108 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.2 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
32 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.2 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
32 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.124 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.022 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.3 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
1.5 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
670 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
530 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
105 minutes
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60 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 2200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
Included Software: |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio |
OS Compatibility: |
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac) |
Notes & Features: |
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