Sony a7 IV vs a7III | 50 Differences! [4K60FPS]

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00:00 Hello!
00:13 #1 Cohesive Design
00:30 #2 Look & Feel
00:54 #3 Buttons
01:17 #4 Different Dials
01:50 #5 Better Port Doors
02:11 #6 Shutter Can Close!
02:24 #7 Strap Rings
02:38 #8 Memory Slots
03:12 #9 Better Heat Dissipation
03:31 #10 Increased EVF & LCD Resolution
03:56 #11 Flip Out Screen
04:08 #12 Touch Display
04:24 #13 New Menu
04:37 #14 Separate Photo Video Settings
05:20 #15 Save / Load Settings
05:31 #16 Screen Reader?!
06:01 #17 Better Video File Names
06:34 #18 More Ways to Find Photos?
07:09 #19 Divider Frame
07:33 #20 Scene Marker!
08:01 #21 Bulk Wireless Transfer
08:22 #22 No More NFC
08:38 #23 MORE AF POINTS!
08:50 #24 Real Time Tracking AF
09:28 #25 Animal & Bird Eye AF in VIDEO MODE?!
09:34 #26 Focus Options Limiter!
10:11 #27 Soft Skin Effect
10:19 #28 Overall Colors
10:30 #29 More Creative Looks Control
10:45 #30 Cinetone Profile
11:02 #31 SLOG3 Expandable ISO
11:18 #32 Megapixel Upgrade
11:32 #33 New File Types
12:06 #34 Shutter Type
12:19 #35 Increased Buffer
12:45 #36 4K Quality
13:07 #37 4K 60P
13:33 #38 Video Codecs & Bit Rate
14:25 #39 S&Q is it better?
14:47 #40 Proxy Recording
15:03 #41 Stabilization
15:14 #42 Flexible Exposure
15:38 #43 Focus Breathing Comp
16:07 #44 External Monitor Usage
16:43 #45 AF Speed & Sensitvity
16:54 #46 Focus Mapping
17:25 #47 No Recording Limit
17:40 #48 Gyro Metadata
17:59 #49 4CH Audio Recording + New MI Hotshoe
18:19 #50 Built-in Webcam Capability
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[@JasonVong]

ABOUT THIS VIDEO - I covered 1/3 of the list in my last video so a lot of what I say ends up being a repeat but the rest are all little upgrades that are worth noting if you are considering to buy either camera or looking to upgrade to the 4. Hope this video helps! Cheers! Sony a7 IV Preorder $2499 Adorama geni.us/wMnGq | BH bhpho.to/3B3RcPg Sony a7 III $1798 ON SALE Amazon geni.us/QoByLN | BH geni.us/BEApB Sony a7C $1798 Amazon geni.us/fOT4xBC | BH geni.us/PiGeykk

[@3VAudioVideo]

AWESOME Video, Jason! Main thing I wanted to know is if settings in Video and Photo mode were Independent or Dependent on each other and you were the only one that answered or at least answered it properly! And also only one to provide detailed views on how that is done (and that's a pretty cool new feature to let the user decide which ones can be independent or not). Thanks again for this very informative and detailed video!

[@gregorybeale]

Thanks for a great video! What external monitor was that in the latter part of the video? Around #45

[@ladislavsvencik]

The buffer is actually smaller using fastest Sony Tough G card against A7III and with some RAW file options much smaller.

[@rboydphotography]

it's official, birds aren't animals, they are aliens! Sony says so in their new menu 😜

[@amindontcare]

Your video made me want to upgrade from A7iii to A7iv. My bank crying inside, my wallet already dying 😭

[@OpenEyeAutomobile]

This is how a proper comparison looks like. We're talking about 50 differences. You name it, and it's covered.

[@RolandoMora]

What a beautiful way to give us the information, thank you a lot!

[@Solitonyc]

I love the focus mapping, that is really intuitive; breathing comp, active stabilization and the faster eye/animal CAF and tracking are also really huge innovations and upgrades.

[@CorpseExplosion]

Love the way you covered this. No waffle, just tons of quick-fire info. Thank you.

[@raksh9]

Switching from stills to video and allowing two sets of custom settings is brilliant.

[@user-ok1mi3pw5w]

yeah it took sony 10+ years to realise this :)

[@raksh9]

@@user-ok1mi3pw5w Does any other camera company allow two sets of custom settings for stills and video?

[@slurp3194]

The 4k crop sucks

[@stevemurrayphotos]

Great video, Jason, I'd never have known that this many features were included !

[@tonfaboy]

Thank you for clarifying a lot of the differences between the two cameras! This cleared up a lot of confusion for me.

[@ismagine]

I cannot believe the time and dedication to put together this video. Thanks a lot!

[@sosomelodies659]

I believe the battery grip now fits all current bodies, A7IV,, A7RIV, A7SIII, A9II, and A1. Also with A7IV you can crop anywhere within a photo and save it in-camera.

[@Ianfefe]

Would be dope to see an a7IV vs a7SIII differences video! Really liked this straight forward format

[@BobZOMG1984]

Super Informative!! thanks again Jason!

[@areeszgandhistudios]

Such hard work you put in!!! such a great video, thanks:)

[@TeabaggEditing]

I think the upgrade from 3 to 4 only makes sense for video shooters. All major updates like better stabilisation, anti focus breathing, 4k60, no record limit etc. are in fact just video options. The 3 rocks good enough in photography and if it's not professional enough for you, the 4 won't be either.

[@terriplays1726]

The improved AF is a thing though.

[@yourmommashouse]

And the AF from the A1, that just gets glossed over ?

[@balazsjb]

CFE card -> almost unlimited burst shooting. I hate it so much in the A73 when it starts lagging after 20 something pix...

[@patmat.]

As an A5100 shooter I feel a bit like a bum here, but I see the A7iv vs iii benefits in photo: 33m px sensor - better AF - electronic shutter - 3,68m px EVF - better ergo & UI - anti-dust shutter - LC RAW - unlimited burst for action

[@TimProVision]

Thanks for all the Sony A7iv Coverage Jason!

[@Oxbowphoto]

Watched this video, ordered mark iv. Cannot wait for it to arrive! Great video as always, thank you :)

[@VahanenTomFunke]

Thanks, thanks and thanks. You have always been thorough, trustworthy and professional... Tom from Denmark

[@RiccardoGabarriniKazeatari]

This video is REALLY REALLY useful and not enough ppl are saying it. THX JASON!

[@MyMomentswithMom]

Great video as always, Jason! Lots of useful info :) Would love to know your comparison between the Sony a7 IV and Sony a7 C!!!

[@barrydillon8801]

woiuld love it also I have 7c tyhinking of treating myself to a7iv as life is short

[@hardikpshah25]

Thank you for the detailed information 🙂 You are great! Neat, clean, to the point! Perfect!

[@robbycastillo7862]

Who needs to read the manual, when you have Jason Vong

[@Mejtub]

Great video Jason! Very informative. Thanks.

[@nandhukartha8205]

The best A7IV review I watched till now. Great job!

[@YosepSugiarto]

Thx for sharing this Jason! love your review! Cheers from Bali!

[@RockWILK]

Wow. You definitely spent a lot of time on this one. Thanks for all this info. So awesome. Great reference video.

[@saravibulvanich4744]

Looking forward to your setting recommendations for this beauty!

[@subramanianb]

Good work done...brought out well the differences and they will be useful to make a decision to upgrade from A7 iii to IV

[@srsgonu]

This is a great video. Please also make a comparison video between A7C and A7 IV. Thanks

[@stathiskefalas]

Great video Jason, I've been looking for an in depth comparison like this one, thank you!

[@paulfairchild8942]

Very informative review as always, thanks

[@Tima239]

Thank you for comprehensive comparison, Jason! Could you please make next video and share your thoughts about Sony a7S III?

[@andy.photoandfilm]

Wow your Video shows that its a big upgrade in terms of ergonomics, customizability and handling! Can't wait to get mine!

[@filippotraversa]

Thanks a lot for your videos, so helpful.

[@largodesign]

Thanx, Dude! That was very informative.

[@stuartdavis798]

Thanks for the video. It was interesting to see pretty much a feature by feature comparison. I'll start saving up my nickels and dimes for the upgrade from my A99

[@TobiasStevens137]

great vid Jason!

[@jd3330]

Hey Jason! Great video as always. Would love to see a Sony A7IV vs R6 comparison!

[@mirrorlessny]

me too, especially 4k60

[@GameProgrammer79]

Amazing 😅 one of the best indepth reviews

[@BryanBenoitPhoto]

I am not a SONY shooter but if I was a A73 user this would be a super helpful video if I was considering an upgrade. Well done.

[@ChristianPecksteiner]

I usually don't watch your videos but this one was awesome!

[@johnadams3038]

Jason, this is the best review that every other YT-er should have made.. they all just talk about 100fps and the crop at 4k60p.. this is going to be a very very worthy upgrade from the A7-III imo

[@chipcurry]

Great job, Jason, always good!

[@photographerjonathan]

Just the vastly improved focusing alone is a great upgrade. But i love that finally there is a fully functional touch screen. I also really like that when you switch to video it has a video menu. And in stills its a stills menu. Also the new lossless raw. And no video record limit. And the flip screen and ergernomics. Great buffer if using the best card. And 33mp is a perfect sweet spot. Seems like a great camera. But i see people whining that it won't shoot uncompressed raw at 10fps. Or full frame 4k60p. There's always something people are unhappy about. Personally for what i do I'm still happy with my A7r lll. But if i was looking for a new camera i would be very happy with the A74.

[@wkfn8554]

These are the things I was really, really curious about. thanks

[@vishalpatil4780]

very nice comparison all doubts cleared, thanks

[@JoATTech]

I guess I'll go with A7IV as my first FF camera. Event it's almost 2 times more expensive then A7III in my 2nd world coutry. The only thing I'm missing here are anamorphic modes, especially one that reads full sensor as 3:2 ... that would make this ideal camera.

[@switchunboxing]

How u liking it

[@YeudyPerez]

KILLED IT! GREAT VIDEO.

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

Great job Jason!

[@miklosnemeth8566]

Wow. A comprehensive list: totally unusual from a youtube reviewer. Congratulations, I am very happy that there is no cheesy question mark at the end of the title of your movie. So these two facts alone is enough reason for me to start watching ...

[@fayasak2620]

Thank you for this video! ✨ You've missed full size HDMI port on a7IV.

[@diegoperez7027]

Just picked this camera up today! Soooooo excited to get out there and shoot!!!!

[@albert.artphotography]

It can’t be better than this video!!! Thanks 🙏

[@jacobbobo4670]

FX3 user here, I love the flexible exposure but not so that I can automate only one of the variables I like it so that I can only turn up and down manually the ISO. I find that I accidentally bump or change the shutter speed or aperture when I don't use it.

[@timelinefilmsweddingevents5764]

Excellent thanks 🙏 I just bought 7iv after your advice cheers mate👏

[@FazMarkar]

Hi Jason, I think you can revisit this and make a new video out of the title with the A7IV and all the new lenses. Make sure you include lenses that works for both photographers and videographers as the A7IV is a hybrid beast. Good luck!

[@WhiskyTanuki]

I’ve been using my A7iii as a webcam for a while with an Elgato, never noticed the pass through hole with dummy battery, great to know!

[@MikeMikeYT]

This video is blowing my mind. Flippy touch screen with 30MP was good enough for me but damn. Great changes. Such value for price, much wow.

[@therambun79]

Jason, thank you for your excellent video. I plan to buy A7IV. I have a Canon 6D which has a built in GPS. I watched your videos that you travelled to other countries. Is there anyway I can buy a GPS separately so the location can be in the photo like the 6D? If not, what is your best advice? I prefer not to use the cell phone unless this is the only way. Thanks.

[@judahdlindah641]

I love this review, you just motivated me to buy the A74 Sony camera cuz I was a bit confused…

[@bobceffo]

I'm still not really very exited, but going through the list helped :) thanks

[@chrisvantwiskphotography]

Thanks Jason. Mine is on order :)

[@BenjaminCutting]

This has got me buzzed for mine to arrive! 😍

[@workingwiththelight3119]

Great video. Thank you. Can we lifestream to KZbin connecting camera to WiFi only, without using any computer?

[@alessiogennaro8153]

Can you say more about point n.34? Do you test flicker and banding with electronic shutter?

[@vladimiro.t]

Very useful, many thanks.

[@santosovideo]

This is the best A7III vs. A7IV video, period.

[@rvarghese3062]

Nice to see a packed feature list of the new sony A7 iv..... 👍

[@celestial_78]

Exactly what I needed!

[@JackyLi]

Much needed video for the new camera! Does UHS-I sd cards still works for photos/video except for the highest recording bitrate on the A7IV?

[@camerathencoffee]

Yes Jacky, UHS 1 SD will work for photos and videos in both card lots. 👍

[@bananasandbass]

As someone leaning more and more to video, the A7III has been fun, but the A7SIII with all framerates in FF and the fastest most minimal rolling shutter CMOS and dual native ISO is just hard to beat. A7IV is a super powerful photo video camera that seems more 60/40 rather than 50/50 I kind of wish Sony didn’t make it 33mp but kept 24mp or made 28mp if that meant the 4K60p would not have to crop to APS-C (Super35). And would keep rolling shutter a bit more in check. Those 2 factors are too critical for video to compromise on. And I’m actually okay with shooting stills at 12mp. Just nail the composition and never crop. And if some high end job would come along, I’ll rent an A7R series if the client requires super large files. But usually clients complain files of 24mp are too big for social media… so yeah.

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Can't fault your logic, it expresses exactly how I feel about this new camera. Sony decided to listen more to the wallet rather than what users really needed, although don't get me wrong, it's a great camera overall but such a shame for the cropped 4k 60 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mirrorlessny]

I do stills with a7S3 too - 12mp compressed RAW is great & easier to handle/store, yes 24mp would of been better for videography but Sony probably wanted to improve on both fronts & that they did. Curious to see a7Cii as well as a7S4 (19mp from fx9?)

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

@@mirrorlessny storage is a good point although since I bought a Qnap Nas I didn't experience any more issues with space. I'm curios too about the A7C mark ii, still think that A7siii is the best compromise between cost and potential of production level. Trying to put hands on a second hand one, it's hard but I don't give up

[@yourmommashouse]

They want you to buy s3 if you are serious about video. Bottom line.

[@Dustinrhoades]

Thanks so much Jason!

[@shibnathbanerjee560]

Shutter closer is very essential for those who has one body and multiple lenses and have to switch on the go.

[@SergeCousineau]

Thanks for all the infos …I will surely check them out when I receive my AIV 🤪😉👍 Have a great day Serge H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@HantuBorneo]

thank brother for make this video. . . help me alot!!!

[@photoenduro]

Great video, thanks for the effort!!! Just sold a7iii, it's time for this new machine ;)

[@jamesong9194]

Thank you for this!!

[@memoryline68]

Great video. Thank you! Do you know if white balance can be adjusted in movie recording mode? Like A7Siii. Thank you.

[@fwfeo]

These little and big improvements add up to a very good upgrade.

[@midnightsnack1306]

Best comparison out there 👍👍👍

[@switchunboxing]

Great video! Sounds like iv really is the way to go. I have no idea why someone was trying to get me to buy the iii instead.. Sometimes I think people just don’t want you to have nice things

[@tushardawrani8787]

I haven't seen it yet but already know its gonna be great 😃

[@urumps9922]

Best video so far for Sony A7 IV!

[@Petrusenko]

Hey Jason, waiting for your new 35-150 Tamron review!

[@elias38]

That's what I wanted to see! Order placed.

[@sgeorgiev]

Jason, best video for A7 IV! Period!!! ... uups... period.

[@aligizzle69]

Thanks Jason this is very useful! Ps. Vivien definitely doesn’t like the peacock 😂😂

[@sanketvarma3473]

Great video 👌

[@pritamaries]

Thx @JasonVong. This is very comprehensive . I am a a73 shooter for a long time . If I get A74 and A7s3 as A and B cam , will the color match be a problem ?

[@MikeT-yy3]

Hi Jason, Do we have a Voice Memo option? Can we now update firmware for Mac via a SD card which has been rumoured. Thanks for a great video,

[@gopalpaliwal8225]

Does it have real time focus tracking while shooting videos at 120/100p ? As that is something I really miss in A7iii.

[@greg.tallent]

Excellent video.. thank you. But your link to Squarespace isn't working.

[@cac2244]

Jason, Great video and you gave me the final push to pull the trigger. Thanks!

[@PIXELvoiz]

Thank you man!

[@ohhhgggeeezzz]

Fantastic comparison

[@nbr2]

at minute 9:00 you say the a7iii didn't get real time eye AF as update, but what is the difference to the automatic Eye-AF with update 3.0?

[@roadrider_2771]

This was the video that tipped me towards upgrading, lol. I wasn't going to, because I'm mostly a photographer, but I've loved my a7III so I'm sure I'll only love my a7IV even more. I know I'll have to wait a while to get it, but I'm hoping it will be worth the wait :)

[@pontianekakoro1737]

When you upgrade, kindly pass down the A7 III to me. I badly need a good camera for vlogging and I can't afford one now. You will have helped me forever. Thanks in advance

[@vgspotting5331]

same only got the A7III for 3 months but gonna trade it in for an A7IV for sure

[@scottb550]

I preordered one today. Apparently won't have stock till December but I'm excited for it to arrive!

[@allend6137]

Oh boy... As a hobbiest, mostly photographer as well, I was surely NOT going to purchase the A7IV.. but GAS is too strong.. I'm selling my A7III along with all of my old Canon gear and that should get pretty close to the price of the A7IV.

[@roadrider_2771]

@@allend6137 😂 Same!!

[@muehara9608]

Thank you for picking up all 50 differences, it helps me to understand all the difference between mk3 and 4. Never expected mk4 can speak lol

[@SangsakaCreative]

Average upgrade on photography side with Amazing upgrade on the videography, 4K/60 10bit 4.2.2, active stabilization, more reliable focus tracking, gyro metadata for catalyst browse, focus breathing compensation, Mindblown !

[@johankusters1496]

This is what I needed as a current A7III user :)! Thanks for the in depth comparison!

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