The Sony Alpha 7 IV kit includes the camera body, Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens, rechargeable battery (NP-FZ100), battery charger, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, USB cable, and instruction manual. The body-only version excludes the lens.

The Alpha 7 IV features an improved menu system that’s more intuitive than previous models. First-time setup is straightforward with guided menus, and the camera includes helpful feature descriptions. Most users can configure basic settings within 10-15 minutes, though exploring advanced features may take additional time.

Using the LCD screen, you can expect approximately 580 shots per charge (CIPA standard). For video, you’ll get about 2 hours of continuous 4K recording. Using the viewfinder extends battery life, and power-saving modes can further extend usage. We recommend purchasing extra batteries for extended shooting sessions.

The 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor represents a significant upgrade from the 24MP sensors in earlier models like the A7 III. It offers 38% more resolution for detailed cropping while maintaining excellent low-light performance. The sensor also features improved color reproduction and a 15-stop dynamic range for capturing highlight and shadow details.

The AI-powered Real-time Eye AF is exceptionally reliable, with human, animal, and bird detection. It uses 759 phase-detection points covering 94% of the frame. The tracking maintains focus even when subjects temporarily leave the frame or turn away. In practice, it achieves near-perfect focus accuracy in most scenarios, making it ideal for portraits, sports, and wildlife photography.

The A7 IV shoots at up to 10 fps with continuous AF/AE tracking, with a buffer of approximately 828 compressed RAW images or 1,000+ JPEGs. The camera clears its buffer quickly, especially when using CFexpress Type A cards. For most action photography, this provides ample performance without significant slowdowns.

The A7 IV records 4K up to 60p with a 1.5x crop (from 7K oversampling) and 4K 30p without crop (from 6K oversampling). It supports 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording with multiple picture profiles including S-Cinetone and S-Log3. Recording is limited to approximately 30 minutes for 4K 60p due to overheating protection, though 4K 30p can record longer.

Yes, the A7 IV includes several professional video features: focus map display, gamma display assist, marker settings, breathing compensation, and active mode stabilization. It also supports importing LUTs (Look-Up Tables) for monitoring and can output 16-bit RAW video to compatible external recorders.

The camera features a 3.5mm microphone input and headphone output, plus a digital audio interface via the Multi Interface Shoe for compatible Sony microphones. It supports 4-channel 24-bit audio recording and includes wind noise reduction, audio level display, and adjustable recording levels.

The A7 IV has dual slots: one compatible with CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-II, and another for SD UHS-II. For high-bitrate video and fast continuous shooting, CFexpress Type A cards are recommended. For most photography, UHS-II SD cards provide excellent performance. Both slots support simultaneous recording for backup.

Yes, the A7 IV is compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses, both full-frame and APS-C (with crop). It works excellently with newer G Master and G series lenses, and still performs well with older lenses, though autofocus may be slower on some first-generation E-mount lenses.

The camera includes USB-C (with power delivery and data transfer), micro HDMI, 3.5mm microphone/headphone jacks, flash sync terminal, and a Multi Interface Shoe. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5GHz/2.4GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC for quick pairing with compatible devices.