Alpha 7 IV Sony ILCE-7M4 - Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, 33.0 megapixel Exmor R CMOS

With exceptional recording performance for both photography and video, the α7 IV is the ideal hybrid camera, producing stunning images combined with excellent connectivity for on-location delivery and distribution. The α7 IV camera is designed to bring to life the artistic vision of today's creators.

• 33.0 megapixel back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor

• BIONZ XR™ processor combined with photo and video features inherited from our flagship models

• Streaming and sharing of high quality content on location

Lens
Lens attachment E-type

Imaging sensor
Image format 3:2
Number of pixels (effective) Approx. 33.0 megapixels
Number of pixels (total) Approx. 34.1 megapixels
Sensor type 35mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Dust protection systemYes (Anti-static protective coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism)

Recording (still images)
JPEG recording format (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF basic format compatible), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compatible), RAW ( Sony ARW 4.0)
Image quality modes RAW (compressed / lossless compressed / uncompressed), JPEG (extra-fine / fine / standard / light), HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (extra-fine / fine / standard / light), RAW and JPEG, RAW and HEIF
Special Effects -
Creative Style -
Picture Profile Yes (disabled / PP1-PP11) Settings : Black Level, Gamma (Video, Photo, S-Cinetone, Cinema1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
Special Effects Yes
Dynamic Range Functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer
Color space Standard sRGB (with sYCC range), Adobe RGB standard and ITU-R BT recording.2100 (BT.2020 range)
14bit RAW Yes

Recording (video)
Recording format XAVC S, XAVC HS
Video compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Audio recording format 2-channel LPCM (48 kHz 16-bit), 2-channel LPCM (48 kHz 24-bit), 4-channel LPCM (48 kHz 24-bit), 2-channel MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Color space Recording compatible with ITU-R BT.2100 standard (BT.2020 range)
Special Effects -
Creative Style -
SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT Yes
Picture Profile Yes (disabled / PP1-PP11) Settings : Black Level, Gamma (Video, Photo, S-Cinetone, Cinema1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVEST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbit/s / 75 Mbit/s / 45 Mbit/s), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbit/s / 100 Mbit/s), 24p (100 Mbit/s / 50 Mbit/s), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps), 30p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbit/s), 25p (100 Mbit/s / 60 Mbit/s), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbit/s), 30p (140 Mbit/s), 24p (100 Mbit/s), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbit/s), 25p (140 Mbit/s)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8-bit, NTSC) (Approx.) : 120p (100 Mbit/s / 60 Mbit/s), 60p (50 Mbit/s / 25 Mbit/s), 30p (50 Mbit/s / 16 Mbit/s), 24p (50 Mbit/s), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbit/s / 60 Mbit/s), 50p (50 Mbit/s / 25 Mbit/s), 25p (50 Mbit/s / 16 Mbit/s), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50 Mbit/s), 30p (50 Mbit/s), 24p (50 Mbit/s), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbit/s), 25p (50 Mbit/s)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600 Mbit/s), 30p (300 Mbit/s), 24p (240 Mbit/s), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222 Mbps), 30p (111 Mbps), 24p (89 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10-bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbit/s), 25p (93 Mbit/s)
FUNCTIONS REDUCED AND ACCELERATED (SHOOTING RATE) NTSC mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 4 fps, 8 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, PAL mode : 1 frame/s, 2 frames/s, 3 frames/s, 6 frames/s, 12 frames/s, 25 frames/s, 50 frames/s, 100 frames/s
Video functions

Audio level display, Audio recording level, PAL/NTSC selector, Proxy recording (1280 x 720 [approx. 6 Mbit/s], 1920 x 1080 [approx. 9 Mbit/s], 1920 x 1080 [approx. 16 Mbit/s]), TC/UB, Auto slow shutter, Gamma display support

USB streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMATMJPEG, YUV420
VIDEO RESOLUTION 3840 x 2160 (15p / 12.5p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p) / 1280 x 720 (30p / 25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMAT 2-channel LPCM (16-bit 48 kHz)
SIMULTANEOUS INTERNAL RECORDING Yes

Recording system
Location information from a connected smartphoneYes
Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compatible), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compatible), CFexpress Type A memory card
Memory card slot SLOT 1 : Multi-purpose SD memory card slot (UHS-I/II compatible) / CFexpress Type A, SPACE 2: SD memory card slot (UHS-I/II compatible)
Recording mode on 2 memory cards Simultaneous recording., Sorting, Auto switching, Copy

Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction Long Exposure: On / Off, available for shutter speeds faster than 1 sec, High Definition Noise Reduction ISO: Normal / Low / Off
White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2,500 to 9,900 K) and Color Filter / Custom
AUTO WHITE BALANCE TRIGGER LOCKYes (Shutter halfway / Continuous shooting / Off)

Focus
Focus type Fast hybrid auto focus (Phase Detection Auto

(Phase Detection AF/Contrast Detection AF) contrast detection)
Focus sensor Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
35mm full-frame focal point: 759 points (phase-detection auto focus), APS-C mode with FF lens: 713 points (phase-detection auto focus), with APS-C lens: 575 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus sensitivity range EV-4 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2 lens.0 lens installed)
Focusing mode AF-A (auto focus), AF-S (single-shot auto focus), AF-C (continuous AF), DMF (direct manual focus), manual focus
Focus area Wide angle / Area / Center / Spot / Extended spot / Tracking
AUTOMATIC EYE AF [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye selection) / Pet (Right/Left Eye selection) / Bird, [Movies] Human (Right/Left Eye selection) / Pet (Right/Left Eye selection) / Bird
Other features Predictive Control, Focus Lock, Tracking AF Sensitivity (Still Images), Subject Change AF Sensitivity (Videos), AF Transition Speed (Videos), V/H Quick AF Area, AF Area Registration, Focus Point Circumference, Focus Map (Videos), AF Assist (Videos)
AF IlluminatorYes (with built-in LED)
AF illuminator range Approx. 0.3 m - approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28 - 70 mm F3.5 - 5.6 OSS)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (sold separately) Phase detection

Exposure
Metering type 1,200-area evaluation metering (LV)
Metering sensor Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity EV-3 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2 lens.0 built-in)
Metering mode Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (standard/widescreen), Average of all screen values, Highlights
Exposure compensation ±5.0 EV (1/3 EV and 1/2 EV increments selectable)
Range shooting Bracketing: cont., Bracketing: single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash)
Auto Exposure (AE) Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On / Off / Auto)
Exposure modes [Still Image] Smart Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture Priority (A) / Shutter Priority (S) / Manual Exposure Control (M), [Movie] Smart Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture Priority (A) / Shutter Priority (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Flexible Exposure Mode, [Slow Motion] Smart Auto (Auto) / Program Auto (P) / Aperture Priority (A) / Shutter Priority (S) / Manual Exposure Control (M) / Flexible Exposure Mode
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)Still images: ISO 100 - 51,200 (ISO values between ISO 50 and 204,800 can be set as extended ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100 - 12,800, lower and upper limit selectable), Movies: ISO 100 - 51,200 equivalent (ISO values up to ISO 102,400 can be set as extended ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100 - 12,800, lower and upper limit selectable)
Anti-flicker shooting.Yes
Mode selection -

Viewfinder
Viewfinder type Electronic viewfinder 1.3 cm (0.5 type, OLED Quad-VGA)
Number of dots 3,686,400 dots
Field coverage100%
Magnification Approx. 0.78× (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Diopter adjustment -4.0 to +3.0 m-1
Eye point Approx. 23 mm from eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (according to CIPA standard)
DISPLAY FUNCTION

Histogram, Real-time image adjustment display, Digital level indicator, Grid, Focus control, MF edge enhancement, Zebra function, Movie marker, Enhanced display during recording
Viewfinder frame rate selection STD 60 fps / HIGH 120 fps

LCD monitor
Monitor type 7.5 cm (type 3.0) TFT type
Number of dots 1,036,800 dots
Touch screen Yes
Brightness adjustment Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), sunny weather mode
Adjustable angle Aperture angle: approx. 176°, Rotation angle: approx. 270°.

Focus

Magnifier Yes, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 5.5× / 11.0×, APS-C: 3.7× / 7.3×)

Other features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ -
Zoom Clear Image Photos: approx. 2x, Videos: approx. 1.5x (4K), approx. 2x (HD)
Face Detection Modes: Face/Eye Priority Auto Focus, Face Priority Multiple Metering, Face Priority Recording
Self-Portrait Retarder -
Other

Shutter
Type Focal plane, vertical-transverse, electronically controlled
Shutter type Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Shutter speed Still images : 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, Bulb, Movies (NTSC mode): 1/8,000 to 1/4 (in 1/3 increments) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Slow Auto Shutter mode), Movies (PAL mode): 1/8,000 to 1/4 (in 1/3 increments), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)
Flash Synchronization Speed 1/250s (35mm full frame), 1/320s (APS-C)
Electronic shutter curtain front Yes (On/Off)
Silent operationYes (On/Off)

Image stabilizer
Type Image sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (depending on lens characteristics)
Compensation effect 5.5 stops (according to CIPA standard. Tilt/yaw vibration only. With Planar T* FE 50 mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure noise reduction disabled)

Flash control
TTL pre-flash control
Flash compensation +/- 3 EV (can be changed from 1/3 EV to 1/2 EV steps)
Flash modesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-in Flash, Slow Sync, Back Sync, Red-eye reduction (On/Off selection), Wireless, High Speed Sync
Recycle time-
External flash compatibility Flash system for Sony α compatible with multi-interface hot shoe, attach compatible flash hot shoe adapter with auto-lock hot shoe
FE level lock Yes
Wireless control Yes (Low signal : Available with Fill Flash, Slow Sync, Fast Sync / Radio Signal: Available with Fill Flash, Slow Sync, Fast Sync.)

Player
Drive Modes Single shot, Burst (select Very High/High/Medium/Low), Self-timer, Self-timer (Burst), Bracketing: Single, Bracketing: Burst, White Balance Bracketing, D-Range Optimizer Bracketing
Continuous aperture speed (approx. Continuous aperture speed (approx. max.) Burst: Very high: 10 fps, High: 8 fps, Medium: 6 fps, Low: 3 fps
Number of recordable images (approx.) JPEG Extra Fine L: over 1,000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1,000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1,000 frames, RAW: over 1,000 frames, RAW + JPEG: over 1,000 frames, RAW (lossless compression): over 1,000 frames, RAW (lossless compression) + JPEG: over 1,000 frames, RAW (uncompressed): over 1,000 frames, RAW (uncompressed) + JPEG: 828 images
Self-timer 10 sec delay / 5 sec delay / 2 sec delay / Continuous delay shutter / Delayed shutter with bracketing
Multiple shot Pixel Shift

Playback
Photo capture Yes

Interface
PC interface Mass storage / MTP
Multi-terminal / Micro USB terminal Yes
Bluetooth® Yes (standard Bluetooth version 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
Accessory shoe Yes (with digital audio interface)
Mic jack Yes (3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Terminal Sync-
Headphone jack Yes (3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Vertical handle mount Yes
LAN terminal

FEATURES FTP transfer function (Wired [USB-LAN], USB connection, Wi-Fi), Display on smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, Remote PC, BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), HD PhotoTV

Audio
Microphone Built-in stereo
SpeakerBuilt-in, mono

Print
Exif Print compatible standards, Print Image Matching III

Custom Function
Type Custom Key Settings, My Menu, My Dial Settings, Regular Custom Shooting Setup, Programmable Setup (9-set body/12-set memory card)

Lens Compensation
SetupVignetting, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Videos)

Power Supply
Battery supplied Rechargeable NP-FZ100
Internal Battery Charging Yes (available with USB Type C terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB power supply Yes (available with USB Type C terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Other
Operating temperature 0 - 40 ℃

Weight and dimensions
Weight (with battery and memory card included)Approx. 658 g
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 131.3 mm x 96.4 mm x 79.8 mm, Approx. 131.3 mm x 96.4 mm x 69.7 mm (from handle to monitor)