Ever more inspiring

Enter a whole new world of photographic expression with incomparable image quality and processing speed. A powerful new choice joins the α7R series with ever more advanced connectivity and enhanced reliability demanded by pros.

Unimagined subtlety

The 61.0-megapixelfull-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor combined with BIONZ X™ imaging engine delivers unprecedented resolution, fine gradation and low noise to open entirely new dimensions of detail just as pro photographers expect. The α7R IV captures the mood of each scene and the texture of subjects.

61.0-MP full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor

The newly developed Exmor R CMOS image sensor boasts incomparable high resolution. The Back-illuminated design exhibits high sensitivity and low noise, despite an extremely high pixel count of 61.0 MP

The latest image processing engine

The BIONZ X image processing engine and front-end LSI to maximise high-resolution sensor performance and up to 15-stops of dynamic range.

Wide standard ISO 100-32000 range

Regardless of increased pixels, the α7R IV delivers highest standard ISO 32000⁴ and reduces noise in the low- and mid-sensitivity ranges, achieving high-quality imagery.

In-body 5-axis image stabilisation

The in-body 5-axis image stabiliser algorithm is optimised to maximise high-resolution 61.0-megapixel image sensor performance. This fully supports your handheld shooting for reliability as effective as 5.5-stop higher shutter speed.

Shoot in absolute silence

Silent shooting not only provides a useful advantage in venues where quiet is required but avoids vibration that can cause camera-shake blur. A vibration-free shutter maximises the extremely high α7R IV resolution for crisp clear images.

Blur-reducing structure

To maximise the incredible resolution available to the α7R IV the tiniest vibrations need to be suppressed, so Sony re-engineered the shutter unit assembly with dampened screws to absorb any shutter shock. Combined with an enhanced image stabiliser algorithm, blur is dramatically reduced and pin-sharp detail is reliably captured.

Shake-free remote shutter release

Remote camera operation using the optional wireless remote controller (RMT-P1BT) allows you to shoot effective stills while avoiding camera shake caused by pressing the shutter release. This maximises the image sensor's high resolution.

Useful 26.2 MP with APS-C cropping

Thanks to extraordinary image resolution, you can still maintain remarkable high-resolution images as approximately 26.2 megapixels even after cropping a full-frame image down to APS-C size. This means the α7R IV can help you proactively utilise 61.0-megapixel full-frame shooting, for example, in bird photography that tends to require cropping editing to magnify captured images.

Wide AF coverage

New image sensor supplies wide and high-density AF coverage with 567 phase-detection AF points (approx. 99.7% height and 74.0% width). 425-point contrast-detection AF supports precision focusing.

Fast AF despite higher resolution

Thanks to the enhanced Fast Hybrid AF, the α7R IV has the ability to capture a subject in remarkable detail, delivering swift AF even in dim lighting.

Steadfast AF tracking further improved

Increased AF points, widened coverage of AF sensor and improved AF algorithm have further enhanced subject-tracking performance for consistent shooting, even of complex or sudden movements.

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High-precision AF in underlit conditions

Advanced AF algorithms contribute to AF precision at light levels as low as EV-3. The Focus Priority in Aperture Drive option is for more accurate focusing in dim lighting and when aperture is stopped down.

Shoot up to 68 images continuously

Because the buffer memory size is 1.5 times larger, the camera maintains a burst shooting speed of up to approx. 68 images. With the APS-C shooting mode, you can shoot approximately three times more photos than with the full-frame shooting mode.

Dual media slots, both supporting UHS-II

Both SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 are compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II for fast mass-volume data writing. The α7R IV can simultaneously or relay record, separate RAW/JPEG data and stills/movies and copy data between cards.

Extend shooting to professional length

The α7R IV uses a high-capacity NP-FZ100 battery. For longer hours of shooting, combine this with optional VG-C4EM Vertical Grip holding up to two NP-FZ100 batteries, which allows you to shoot two times more shots than with α7R IV.

Real-time Eye AF with animal eye tracking for more success

Thanks to an improved algorithm, the α7R IV now supports animal eye in addition to human eye tracking, allowing fast, precise, automatic detection and tracking. This animal eye support will greatly increase your success in capturing images of animals in the wild or favourite pets at home when an obstacle comes into view or the camera's horizontal/vertical orientation often changes.

Instant focusing on an eye

When Face/Eye Priority in AF is on, simply half-press the shutter, press AF-ON button, or an assigned custom button. The camera takes care of focusing on your subject's eye.

Right/left eye selection to meet your needs

Now you can even select a specific eye—left or right—before or during shooting via a custom button. Eye selection allows you to focus on composition, lighting and other details.

Works with Real-time Tracking for eye-catching portraits

You can combine Real-time Eye AF with Real-time Tracking, which responds to dynamic subject motion. This teamwork enables tracking accuracy for comfortable portrait shooting.

Wireless tethered shooting for flexible setting

Use PC Remote to control the α7R IV or transfer data to PC via Imaging Edge™ "Remote" software application (ver. 2.0 or later). Faster 5GHz Wi-Fi option is available for more shooting flexibility.

Even faster PC Remote with wired connection via USB

Use USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible USB Type-C™ port for faster transfer with new algorithm for wired PC Remote shooting. Transfer large uncompressed RAW images smoothly without workflow interruption.

Support for FTP background transfer

To meet pro needs for prompt delivery, the α7R IV supports FTP background transfer during¹⁶ and after shooting for JPEG and RAW file delivery. Up to nine FTP servers can be assigned in advance.

For full-scale flash photography

Release time lag is minimised for smooth, responsive flash photography, with continuous flash shooting at up to 10fps⁸. Select slow sync or rear curtain sync¹⁷ with wireless off-camera flash for enhanced versatility.

Standard sync terminal

A standard sync terminal enables convenient synchronisation with studio flash units and other external lighting equipment to establish desired lighting setting in studio photography.

Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer and Edit desktop apps

Elevate your photography with the Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use Remote to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen, Viewer to quickly preview, rate and select photos from large image libraries and Edit to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery.

Capture One (for Sony)

Capture One Express (for Sony)¹⁹ is a free award-winning editing software that provides RAW development, easy management and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

A different dimension of fidelity

Now supports compositing 16 images with Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

This renewed feature shifts the sensor in half or one pixel increments in a programmed order to capture 16 pixel-shifted images, composited into one high-precision image of approx. 240.8 MP from original data of approx. 963.2 MP (equivalent). Still images of architecture and art etc. are reproduced in true-to-life detail, texture, colour, mood, setting and 3D-like realism, with breath-taking fidelity.

[1] Normal single image (enlarged by 200%)
[2] Composited image with Pixel Shift Multi Shooting 16 shots (100%)

Save/Load Setting

The newly added Save/Load Settings function allows you to save camera settings in an SD memory card and read these from the card, for convenient sharing with other cameras as needed.

Efficient image selection

Apply star ratings and image protection via the review playback display right on the spot. Jumping display at every 10/100 photos and group review of continuous shots are added conveniences.

Improved menu interface

Illustration of custom key settings on the menu screen makes it easier to understand usage. In addition, you can switch between menu tabs using the front dial or Fn button with one hand.

Real-time Eye AF now for movie shooting

Real-time Eye AF newly supports movie shooting by detecting the subject's eyes and continuing to track one eye. As the α7R IV keeps that eye in precise focus, you can concentrate on composition.

Touch Tracking for persistent focus on your subject

When shooting movies, touch a subject on the LCD monitor. The α7R IV begins focusing and following with Touch Tracking. If the α7R IV spots a human eye, Real-time Eye AF activates and tracks it, too.

Digital audio interface for clear sound recording

The Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe) is enhanced with a Digital audio interface. Use the new ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or new XLR Adapter Kit to record high-quality sound with minimised deterioration.