Sony A7III vs A7IV Real World Comparison

[@arjunrai5881]

Thanks!

[@AseemSehmi]

You have incredible intelligence; there aren't many videos on KZbin that get right to the point. You come off as very serious and competent in the way you present the material. I'm really impressed by your effort. I appreciate it.

[@marksnellingphotography]

Julia's goofy autofocus tests should become mandatory manufacturers marketing material 👍📸

[@ALWH1314]

One of the reasons switching from DSLR to mirrorless is size and weight. However as time progresses mirrorless gets bigger and bigger in the name of “better grip”. It’s no longer smaller than DSLR now.

[@Seekingsophia00]

I wish all camera reviews were as good as this. Incredible.

[@chris_eschner]

Is it me or do skin tones look nicer with the III?

[@bas2362]

Both videos were recorded with a different picture profile, hence the difference in colors.

[@kevin2jzzzz203]

I noticed that too

[@qu1nqu7n]

I realized that earlier on in the video, the comparison seemed to show the a7iii to be more true to life and the a7iv to be a little flat

[@heythere6983]

The Sony iv has a new feature, it’s called AJ “Auto jaundice” I prefer the iii, I’d buy the iii over iv bc of this . That being said I’m debating on the Nikon 6 cameras because I prefer those tones even more and I think their lenses might be better aswell

[@lagpeak6165]

Yo video hobbyist here, when doing videos, the A7IV allows 10 bit recording which allows more colors and more flexible post editing. Furthermore, using a log profile (which is what some semi-pros and hobbyist use to maximise color grading potential), allows more details to be retained. The colors are usually adjusted in post editing anyways. There's also different color profiles in both cameras that you can try out if you don't wanna spend time editing. It may be that she's recording on a different color profile/white balance/etc

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Great comparison :) I'm loving the a7iv so much!

[@mesterwahab5415]

what I really like about your videos is that you are really down to earth... good luck

[@BrianMakesFilms]

Thanks for the overview! At some point I'd love to upgrade my A7iii to the A7iv as a B-Cam to my FX3, but since I use the A7iii for mainly photography and FX3 mainly for video, I'm good for now. Hugely helpful to see that both are great, but it's not the night and day difference for stills that something like the A7Siii was for video compared to the A7Sii. An upgrade to be sure, but far from an immediate need to stay competitive.

[@TVe200]

I have upgraded from a6500 to a7iv. For landscape the a7iii is good enough. I also do bird photography, the bird AF and tracking is a huge improvement. And 33 mp give me more room to crop.

[@БабурЮсупов-э9ф]

A7iii also have animal tracking what are u talking about

[@jbello9398]

Nice review... but staying with my a7iii, it works for what I need it for and a lot more, just happy with it... :)

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and yep, I still want to make some videos with the A7III here and there because it’s still a great camera!

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Julia for the very informative and helpful comparative review! God bless and good luck!

[@Faded.Visuals]

So, I have the A7iv but previously I did own and used the Sony a7iii professionally for portraiture and weddings, and in my opinion its like the Canon 5D mark ii and iii. Both cameras are excellent and highly reliable. The mark ii changed the photography and video landscape, when it came to what we expected to have in a camera at the time. Plus, it was affordable to the average working professional. The mark iii was improvement, in both the autofocus system and overall functionality. But I still knew some hobbyist and pros who still preferred the Canon 5d ii because they didn't see the reason to update. The Sony a7iii and A7iv is in the same situation, yes there are some cool improvements, but for someone who just got started in either video or photography the Sony a7iii is still a major player!

[@juliatrotti]

Yep that’s a great comparison! From my experience with Canon, most weddings photographers I know jumped from the 2 to the 3 for the dual card slots. The upgrade was harder to make once the 4 came out and I know a lot of people who just stuck with the 3. I kept the 3 for a year or 2 before moving to the 4 because I didn’t feel like there was a rush for me to switch!

[@yamimreza8057]

I’m trying to buy a mirrorless camera for sometime now mainly for weddings and portraits. Tryna get into wedding photography. Which one should i go for? A7iii,A7riii or A7iv? A7iii obviously gives me more room to buy some good lenses with the saved money. I hope you would say something on this. I previously owned Nikon D7200. Should i save some money for lenses or go with a upgraded version?Thank you in advance.

[@kidchris]

Nice comparison :) I‘m still happy with my A7III, but the A7IV is amazing 😍👌🏽

[@happybear5415]

Thanks for a nice review as always. Personally, A7IV comes with a higher price tag and many more function upgrades that are unnecessary for me. So, for enhancing my photography, that is an easy decision for me to buy another new G-Master lens instead.

[@dubenick]

a better lens is always the answer :)

[@stkuj]

Always better investment

[@santhoshsandy5298]

So newbie like me planning to buy a full frame camera after 11 yrs of photography with crop sensor.. Can i invest on A74?

[@anonym5510]

@@santhoshsandy5298 If you have the money go ahead and get the a7iv, but lenses are honestly more important for image quality/auto focus than anything. So dont buy an a7iv if you cant get good lenses with it. If you cant, get the a7iii with good lenses. Both are solid options though!

[@mbvglider]

@@santhoshsandy5298 If you’re buying new, buy an A7 IV, as I do think you get a much better camera for $500 more. However, if you’re willing to buy used, and you can get a substantial discount on an A7 III, then that’s the way to go, in my opinion. A slight wildcard is the A7C, whose image and video quality (as well as AF performance) is a bit better than the A7 III but has worse ergonomics but is actually a bit cheaper than the A7 III. Any of these cameras would do you well.

[@MedievalAI]

Just bought a sony a7III and the 28-70. I have upgraded from the canon t7 so as you know a very big difference. I'm so excited to get this camera. For a person who mainly does bird photography I'm saving up for the 200-300 and then maybe in the future cause it's super expensive the sigma 200-600

[@inazumashines]

hey bro is that really worth buying a7iii now it’s bit older and what’s your opinion .im planning to buy that one

[@katbaggs8897]

This video is so helpful..it is a complete walk through of both cameras..great job

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@gotropico]

9:07 can't believe that an adult aussie could be distracted by a kangaroo, you're young at heart :) Keep that spirit, every review is a fun new discover.

[@juliatrotti]

Haha it's special seeing them out in the wild when you're not expecting it!

[@livejulien1987]

Thank you so much for all your work Julia. I am with Sony now for my professionnal work. Cheers from France. Julien.

[@stevemockoviak8384]

Wow, the reviewer and model are one and the same. Don't see that every day. :) Very nicely done and practical review that gets to the basics quickly. The side by side approach is very helpful. Thank you.

[@chryseass.5143]

Great , easy to get comparison, Julia. I would love you to do a comparison between the A7iv and the A7C in the same vein.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks and I will, I had a few requests for this 😄

[@lassir6499]

I was wondering about those two models, but I recently ended up buying an A7C which I've been very happy with. I think the camera will serve me for many years to come.

[@DanielConstant00]

I had the a7c and picked up the a7iv and although it has many upgrades the battery dies quickly which sucks. A7c battery life is great !

[@juliatrotti]

The A7C is a great camera! I might do a comparison with that body as well since I’ve had a few requests for it 😊

[@christelvangreunen293]

@@juliatrotti i want to consider buying the a7iii but wondering about the battery life. Do have to switch batteries very often while on a shoot, or doing weddings?

[@MrArvayo666]

@Christel Van Greunen the A73 has great battery life.

[@MalikWilliamsInteractiveTV]

​@christelvangreunen293 battery life is the best. I shoot weddings and 2 batteries are more than enough to cover a whole day of shooting.

[@maszekmeans]

Nice comparison Julia 💛💛💛

[@julz4196]

this is sooooo helpful omg new favorite channel thank you so much!!

[@callyscorner]

You can’t hate Julia’s smile

[@YashBisht]

Love the way you say "bye" in your videos

[@saurabhshastri9549]

Thanks Julia, i am waiting for such type of massive comparison, final i got it from your channel.

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

I love my a7iv! Perfect for snapping pictures of METAL GEAR!

[@Mcfoxter]

Thanks Julia, beautifully put together review. Very helpful :)

[@Bizzybang1]

Thanks for pointing out you don’t need the latest gear to make professional content your clients love

[@fotografieravhanna3764]

Thanks for the review! I would love to upgrade to A7IV soon as I’m looking to include more video in my work 😄

[@updatepodda]

very good video ❤

[@t.h.9399]

You are such a sunshine and it is a big joy to watch your videos ! :-) thank you so much for your content

[@projectmorf]

I’ve upgraded to the A7iv, for most of the reasons you have highlighted in this video. I had both for a couple of months but found myself mainly using the A7iv so decided to sell the a7iii. Great vid by the way as ever 👍

[@yamimreza8057]

I’m trying to buy a mirrorless camera for sometime now mainly for weddings and portraits. Tryna get into wedding photography. Which one should i go for? A7iii,A7riii or A7iv? A7iii obviously gives me more room to buy some good lens with the saved money. I hope you would say something on this. Thank you in advance.

[@acaiv1797]

Great review, nicely done!

[@TCinSoCal]

Best review/comparison for these Sony bodies. Thank you.

[@antant06]

Looks great, but for a hobbyist who only takes the camera out during vacations and big family events, it's not enough for me to upgrade from the iii to the iv.

[@mayurd.shelar7851]

Nice Videos Julia.. I am started following you with the same A74💙 keep going Beyond Basic 😉

[@CameSoTry]

Thank you for the detailed comparison. Did you notice any issues with the EyeAF? Many A7IV users complains about slight front-focus problem when using EyeAF. Thank you.

[@callmehank88]

According to Sony support, they have acknowledged it as an issue and are working on a firmware update. "Official SONY message from support "Thank you for choosing Sony products. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on Real-time Eye AF function of ILCE-7M4. We have also confirmed that the subject in front of the eyes such as eyebrows, eyelashes, and nose may be in focus instead of the eyes, with ILCE-7M4. We are currently working on a firmware update to improve the accuracy of Real-time Eye AF. We will inform on our website as soon as the information is ready so please kindly wait for the announcement."

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! I personally haven’t experienced any eye AF issues so far, but I keep an eye out for it. It could apparently be a batch issue, I’m not sure. But yes, Sony did say they will have a firmware update soon.

[@MediavillaPhotography]

Great video comparison, always great videos. In the future would love to upgrade my camera to the a7iv but for now I'm more focus on a lens.

[@CosminCraiova]

i just got a A7 IV a few days ago. I also got a a7R III . I can say the RIII is still a little sharper because the extra megapixels and lack of AA fillter ! But the A7 IV blows is out of the watter at AF ! It focuses with eye af even if the subject has the eyes closed and head in the side, not looking at the photographer ! WOW ! Also focuses a LOT better in low light, then the RIII struggles. Also at iso 10000 the images are usable, and the maximum i would go on the RIII was 6400 and that's with a lot of noise reduction in editing(I usually avoid using more than iso 3200). I also like the new body design and how it sits in my hand, the grip or at least the grip extension was a must on the RIII, not really on the A7 IV. The video is great too ! Overall it is a great camera ! I just wish it had the better evf and viefinder from the ''better'' Sonys and it would have been perfect !

[@ScottWallace5]

This was an excellent and helpful video, thank you!

[@honeybunny773]

Really GOOD review. THANK YOU. ❤🦋

[@felakawlni2102]

A very informative and entertaining video! Looks like you are also a professional model ☺️

[@italozavarella5460]

Thank you Julia for another warm, informative and entertaining video, I think that the A7IV is definitely a better camera with more features to work on, but as you say on your video you have been working with the A7III for 3 years and you loved it 😍. In summary if you have the extra cash 💰 I say go for it

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

IV is SHIT. costs 1/3 more than a7III and brings NOTHING real new and usefull, only for video.

[@supes12]

Your audio sounds great in this video. What mic are you using?

[@suvodas4485]

Tysm for the review

[@justmiix3]

Thank you for the review! Which lens did you use in the review?

[@picby_me8895]

How does it feel, to walk and jump around these both cameras, to test the eye AF? Was very funny to watch at 👀😂 Great video. I like listening to you because you have such a great voice. In my opinion you could speak in the radio or a podcast 🤔

[@juliatrotti]

Hahaha it's actually really fun running around seeing if I can lose the eye af point. And thank you!

[@kevinheg8814]

Great Video! Would love to see this kind of comparison with the Sony A7IV and Canon R6 :)

[@olegvorkunov5400]

Just this switch between stills, movie, and S&Q is worth the upgrade. I am tried for flipping modes rotating a dial on my A7C.

[@auomi8762]

I'm a A7R4 shooter. Great camera, only if you have PERFECT lighting. I've decided that I was going to pick up the a73 until the a74 came out. Only 500 dollars more so worth the upgrade. Need less megapixels for low light

[@NAM3L3555]

No matter what camera you choose the light its so important but the real diference between a 7lll and a7IV its in video you can do a lot with 10 bit 4:2:2

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Very informative! Great video!

[@AnniM88]

Lol... here I am with my 100year old Canon 500D ... I feel overwhelmed

[@juliatrotti]

lol this was also me switching from DSLR to mirrorless, there's a lot of new things!

[@Nuttomaki1]

Thank you for great review, Subscribed !!!! 😊

[@craigman7262]

Just the color sci was enough for me to go A7Iv. If you do paid gigs its well worth getting correct colors. But if not paid gigs the A7iii is great

[@victoryisyourportion]

My a7iii is still making me money and color science is an excuse for poor color grading. You just have to know how to work with Sony colors.

[@craigman7262]

@@victoryisyourportionits it's about efficiency. Photography is about making money.

[@victoryisyourportion]

@@craigman7262 for some yes but to most it's their art but hey you do with your camera as you please.

[@Sukuna1983]

Great video. I upgraded from a nikon d5300 that i got years ago to sony a7iii. I stopped photography for a number of years and want to get back into it as a hobby. As a hobbyist, i bought my camera for just under $1000 which for me was great for what I need it to do. I like landscapes, macro, and taking pics and family/friend get togethers. Though i don't love the ergonomics and menu system but its good enough

[@mateuszx5648]

How you like the upgrade?

[@Sukuna1983]

@@mateuszx5648 it's been fantastic in only have 1 lens, the sigma 24-70 art lens and it has performed beyond my expectations

[@dupix_22]

I also have a d5300 and want to upgrade, i think i ll get the a7iv

[@AnthonyTadle]

still got love even though im a canon shooter.. I learned a lot from you ..ty

[@drstew1]

I am so grateful you did this Comparison . Because, for what i wish to do with it seems more than good enough. 4:30 your posing examples are excellent,you pretty much did all the poses done when Photograph and people. Excellent thank you. Also the iii is much less than the lV

[@MohamedBM]

you are making great content

[@Lux_Tech]

Thanks for your review

[@jarricogosinvsuta6298]

No se de quien estoy mas enamorado, de ella y su sonrisa, o de las cámaras :3 están bellísimas. Creo que me quedare mientras tanto por el precio, con la A7III.

[@ЕвгенийБураков-п6х]

Great job!

[@balbeersingh.official]

It was a great video. Learn a few good things. 🎉

[@markdawson2670]

Fantastic review truly thinking of moving over to Sony have you ever had issues with your Sony A7iii's shutter breaking which we here about all over youtube?

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! I personally haven’t had any shutter issues, I would have made a video if I did haha ;)

[@JeromeLaignel]

thanks, for this nice video, I was searching for someones opnions and picture comparison and not only video comparison. It helps me making my choice and I think I might just go firstly for the sony a7 iii as I'm not a professionnal looking for the extra pixels / AF / little details extra I would get from the sony a7 iV

[@jimmysalim4091]

please do comparison between a7iii vs a7c like this, thanks

[@Movie16Master]

I'm looking to upgrade my a6000 and think I have settled on the A7iv. I have slowly been buying quality lenses, but now I think it is time to upgrade the body. Thanks for the review.

[@alphvshots]

I upgraded from a6000 to a7iii before a7iv was released. It’s a great camera and if you mind spending much more on a7iv then I’d advise you to stick to a7iii and invest in lenses. Mk3 still suprises me a lot with its quality

[@jrguerreiro]

Thanks for this review, Julia, very informative as always! There is something I am curious about your A7III: did you ever experience any shutter related problems during your time with it? There is some talk online about early shutter failure on the A7III, but I never saw reliable info from working pros. Since you are both a working pro and a reviewer, it would be great if we could hear about your experience. Thanks!

[@atanuly]

Such a great comparison video this is ❤️. Can u please do a comparison video between A7c vs A7iv, I'm confused & wanna know about A7c . Thanks ☺️

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and yeah, I want to do that next!

[@atanuly]

@@juliatrotti haya 👋😃, Really appreciate. ☺️

[@atanuly]

@Corn Rub yup got it, thanks really appreciated. 😄

[@MyFlyingEyes]

Do you have any thoughts for Milky Way Photography? Which one would be better? is there any difference? The Fully articulated screen of the A7IV would be of great help when you shoot vertical pictures and the cam is 1 feet off the ground.

[@justinlau6090]

Thanks for making the VIdeo Julia. In my opinion upgrading to or having the sony a7iii is a good choice if you're really on a budget becuase i can literally see almost a $1000 difference (would be better for having the lens) and seeing the comparison you make, its not really such a big deal except if you're going to use it as a professional use.

[@joswany]

Thanks for the comment! It made me think what's best option for me as I was thinking between A7 III and A7 IV (upgrade from amateur Canon M50), for that extra 1k I'd rather buy good telephoto zoom lens and enjoy taking pictures of wildlife and sports.

[@MynameisLeviathan]

You know, I bout the A7 3 and then a month later I saw this and bought the A7 4 lol I blame you Julia! I am very new to both KZbin and Sony. So far having fun thanks for all the tips and help!

[@kuyakulottv5282]

Can you Compare Fudjifilm XT-4 and Sony A7iv. Please and I'd love that 😊

[@houdannycomedymagic8642]

Terrific review and comparison! Thanks! Really made me long 4 the 4. ;-)

[@frankfeng2701]

o need to upgrade to A7iv for photography. In fact, better get a used A9 for better fast and silent shooting at an even lower price.

[@mattbarber6964]

Weird question haha, but where do you place your Rode mic? It sounds fantastic and I can't see it anywhere in the shot! I have a set as well but can't seem to dial it in like you

[@xXadambXx]

full articulating screen is much better if you shot not only horizontal (i do many vertical pictures portrait/fashion/packshot)... it change a LOT.

[@unlockthepicture]

Should you go for a7III or a7IV if you are new to sony and want to buy your first sony-camera?

[@snapjacksonphotography]

Great video. Can you explain what it is about the A7III screen that you specifically like more?

[@filmzfilmz]

A7iii screen doesn't flip out like the a7iv does that's y she like the a7iii screen

[@snapjacksonphotography]

@@filmzfilmz Yah, I get that. I was asking her specifically what about that aspect she prefers over the other.

[@snapjacksonphotography]

@Corn Rub Not bad English at all! Thank You.

[@veeaa]

Excellent comparison that I was just looking for as it's already taken three months to deliver my A7IV! Maybe I could live with the A7III 🤔 The AF difference was smaller than I thought, only a slight difference to my surprise.

[@gundamaction1201]

It has been 2 months for me. I first ordered a cheap A7II in November but Sony stopped the production soon enough. The place I ordered from kept telling me the A7II will come eventually. Then I switched to the A7IV at January. This “chip shortage” really has gone on long enough

[@veeaa]

@@gundamaction1201 Damn, bad luck! When we finally decide to get the A7III, it's going to be out of stock everywhere too 😂

[@gundamaction1201]

@@veeaa yeah me and you both. Scalpers have been busy again. I have seen the A7Iv else where but I don’t trust where they got that from. It is going to be a long long wait…. The A7III definitely is still rocking from popular opinion. The main reason I want the A7IV is just that this is my first full frame camera and I heard the new menu and buttons on the A7IV just works better. And all these improvements together worth that extra money for me than going back to the A7III again

[@abhikaulavkar]

Thanks for review......🙏🏻 I think it's not time for upgrade to sony a7iv yet....from photographers perspective 😄

[@juliatrotti]

Glad you liked it!

[@dieseldavey]

Thank you.

[@V.D.L.315]

What a great review, simple, but clear and informative. I love it. I am using A7riii at the moments. Should I upgrade to A7iv? Or will you please do a comparison? I mostly do photos, not videos so I wasn’t sure whether I should upgrade.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much! I haven’t used the riii enough to give you a good answer, I’ll have to see if I can borrow it to make a video because I think that would be really interesting to see them side by side.

[@orhansimsek-hh]

I switched from a7 III to 7R III, R series are without low-pass filter, big difference for me when taking pictures, I'm happy if 7 IV is with low-pass filter, stay with your 7R III

[@V.D.L.315]

@@orhansimsek-hh thank you 🙏

[@Princeton_James]

I got the iii and the IV. I think the upgrades are cool but not necessary. The images are slightly better. What I believe is worth paying for is the better grip, flippy screen, improved IBIS and AF. However, this is not necessary. The biggest issue is the eye AF that many have reported to be out of focus. With my 50 1.2 the A7IV focuses on my subject's eye lashes. Sony is aware of this problem and hopefully it gets fixed. Without a fix I cannot recommend that camera.

[@HannyHoneymoon]

@Corn Rub how is that? the selective focus works just fine?

[@AngelxXxDarken]

Did it get fixed?

[@nathangriffith849]

Great video!

[@superlist344]

Why you are winning my heart by your cuteness 🥰

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you🌹

[@hannahbowker1717]

I would love to see a wedding behind the Seneca vlog

[@mejiafilms]

Do you record your audio directly into the camera? Or do you record it into a zoom recorder?

[@Amateurprotographer]

Awesome comparison! I have an A7III as my B-camera now, but considering selling that and underused 16-35 to get an A7IV.

[@mesterwahab5415]

how much will you ask ?

[@art_by_adrian2913]

I'm getting it for the tilting screen and higher clarity pictures idc at all about the video I use an a6400 for that but also the bigger hand grip etc this will be my first full frame I'm a portrait photographer as well that's my goal and I've never heard anyone say they prefer the flip out screen over the a7iv one

[@juliatrotti]

Yeah for portrait photography and weddings where I am also taking photos of people, it’s really rare to need to shoot from a super strange angle that the flippy screen comes in handy for as that’s usually unflattering for people. I also can’t use the safety clip on my holdfast straps anymore as they will get in the way of the flippy screen :/

[@arthurlbn]

The iso performace from a7iii is superior

[@prajakthakur1063]

this photos shot on compress raw or uncompress raw

[@Fremen02]

It seems like no reviewers mention that the RAW files now include a full resolution JPEG which makes them much better in AI culling software like Narrative.

[@rushorahman]

How about a video on a7iv vs a7riii A ?? I am very curious.

[@leylashemesh]

Wondering what you prefer for AF tracking - responsive or locked on? When would you use one over the other? Say for portraits vs events. Is there a time for each? I’m not exactly sure how to set mine for best results. Thanks

[@juliatrotti]

I talk about why I use each setting in my A7IV photo setup if you wanted to hear it in more detail, but I usually use locked on for weddings when there are constantly other people moving around through the frame and I don’t want to focus on them, just one person. Responsive for moving subjects :)

[@adamcadenaphoto]

Thanks Julia! So I’m in my first year of wedding photography and right now I only have an a7iii. I was looking at trading it for an upgrade to the a7iv and then also getting a second a7iv. Do you think it would better to just have two a7iii cameras and not worry about upgrading? I’m only planning on doing stills as I don’t do any video work at this time. I know you said you used the a7iii for three+ years so your opinion means a lot! Thanks 🙏🏻❤️

[@DominicSantini]

Thx for the comparison. I've been shooting on an a6500 for 2.5 years now and have been looking to upgrade to full frame. I do primarily car photography and videography, but am debating if paying the extra cash for an a7iv for the 4k 60fps and 10 bit video is a better option than buying an a7iii.

[@TheApp9]

The price is my main issue. You get nearly new III for 700-800€. A used IV costs the double prove. 10bit 4:2:2 and 50fps as the way better AF (the old one is still great) makes me thinking if the double price are worth the upgrade.