SONY A7RV vs A7RIV... worth the upgrade or NAW?

[@TexasPelican]

For me, the V was a total game-changer. It's been a long time since I've had a camera this user-friendly. The straightforward menu, the ergonomics, the incredible details in the images...wow.

[@stefanterbekke8506]

Agree, moved from the RIV to the RV, it is a massive difference in terms of handling it (also given that you do not have to shoot at 61mp all the same). Excellent all round stills camera.

[@g4zzyp]

I love my A7RV. I use it pretty exclusively for photography (landscape, product, portraits). In camera focus bracketing and the increased resolution of the EVF have been a game changer for me. The only thing I would change would be a higher burst rate, but I guess then really you are entering A9 and A1 territory and the stacked sensor.

[@bala1000mina]

Helpful and informative comparative review! Thank you so much Lizzie!

[@NickDelDuca]

the A7R V is a huge upgrade on the video side. I actually prefer it to the A7siii. It's got better IBIS, the new flip screen that can pull out so it doesn't get in the way of a side handle and the AF is better. And the second native ISO of 2500 in Slog 3 is usually plenty if you are doing low light stuff. For photos the S M and L raws do have smaller file sizes and are their respective 16, 26, and 61 megapixels. Not sure how they are reducing the megapixels of raws but they somehow figured it out... And with that comes noise reduction. The 16 and 26 megapixel raws have noticeably less noise than the 61 mpx. Also the 26 megapixel raws transfer much faster wirelessly to Capture One.

[@davidjones8070]

I think it’s hilarious how people get so caught up in getting the newest camera instead of maybe improving a skill set. I have an a7iv and am completely satisfied. 33 mps. are plenty and I’ve even blown them up on canvas and it’s great. Who needs that many camera bodies. I bet Sony loves seeing you coming. I’d rather spend my cash on better lenses. Really unless you’re standing two inches from your monitor it’s not a great difference. Certainly not thousands of dollars difference.

[@FranciscoAlvarezTV]

As a Canon shooter, the A7RV is definitely the camera I’d get if I would move to Sony.

[@FGGiskard]

I’m torn, I’ve just found an a7r4 for 1700€ new which sounds like a great deal and not worth the extra cash to go for the V. I’m not a professional so honestly saving the money for some better lenses sounds like a great strategy.

[@theoldvideoguy]

Are you cmparing the A7riv the A7riv A? Thanks

[@ShibaSoftware]

A local camera store in Japan has a used Sony A7R IV for about 190,000 yen. That’s

[@goodthiefphoto]

Thanks for another great vid. Did you consider the A1? Thoughts on replacing your A7R IV with an A1?

[@Sonrique1]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. it helps me as I'm also trying to buy R5

[@stavrosk.2868]

Question.....I am using an a99 camera with some minolta lenses (80-200 f2.8, 300 f4, 85 f1.4 etcetera and several zeiss lenses, 135 f1.8, 16-35 f2.8, 24-70 f2.8..) and I´m looking to upgrade the camera, nót the lenses. I don´'t think it makes much sense to get the a99ii. I´'m looking now to the a77r iv or v. I shoot almost entirely stills often in low Light (classical concerts, music concerts). Does it make sense to get a a77r iv or v coupled with a LA-EA 5 adapter?

[@Hhart94]

Thanks for the video! I am a hybrid, shooter, more so heavy on the photo side. Right now I use the a7R IV for photos and the a7s iii for video work. I like to keep 2 bodies at all times so I’m debating on either replacing the a7s iii with the RV…or keep the s iii and replace the R IV 🤔 I do really like the dual native ISO on the s iii and being able to get a clean image at 12,800

[@tkarim]

The a7riv has been a great photo camera but also a very capable 4K video camera as well. Less complicated AI AF, and a lower price tag.

[@imeanbiz7572]

Thanks bro...I needed to hear that. I have the A7RIV and I've done photos and a little bit of video shooting but I haven't done 4k shooting yet. Glad it's good for that.

[@bernardadesina5106]

Fantastic comparison. Thank you for your hard work :)

[@Sceince007]

I have a7r iv and bought a7r v refurbished . I don’t find any difference in evf . Wondering if the refurbished has old a7r iv evf ? Is there is big difference in actual evf experience ?

[@smooth111012]

I shoot with the A7C, weddings and street, was looking at the new Leica Q3, but a friend said the new Sony A7R5 would be better. Think this will be my next tool

[@weeklycreep]

Perfect timing I was literally looking this up last night as I can’t decide which one I want!!!

[@jaffardarwish6383]

what do you use for recording audio

[@stkuj]

I just upgraded from the a7iv to the a7rv a few months ago. The only thing that I don't need is 61 mp (so I shoot in medium @ 26mp). That being said, if the a7v might be the one to get, but I couldn't wait a few years. (Sell some of your gear LOL like the a7riv)... The a7rv is more $, but TBH, the additional features you get IMO make it a better value - EVF, Rear Screen, Advanced AF, and lots of others. I think Sony was really trying to future proof it.

[@ousi00]

Urgh, once you mentioned the mark 5 is larger I already know what I'll choose. The A7R4 is going to be my travel compact camera, if I don't want to lug the Leica M system along... Or the X2D (not weather proof) or the Z9 which is even heavier

[@adden2242]

its got nice new features.. I cant afford new cameras this year.. but thats a good upgrade, the a7c is already awesome.

[@Eye-V.]

I have the A7RIV myself and I love it. I don't eanna touch the A7RV cause I know what will happen lol

[@MarkBaldone]

Been thinking about trading up to the 7RV. Selling my RIV and copping a used A7IV as a 2nd body

[@tjwalkup7155]

Yeah I am going nuts with all the options

[@genekied]

Unboxing my new A7RV as I watch and can't wait to get outside and take some pics/vids. I don't think I'm selling my A7RIV just yet though as I like to have a second body when out shooting wildlife (one for vids, one for photos), however I may choose later to look at a video centric camera (ZV-E1 might be a future buy) and then the A7RIV might be redundant (naw). Thanks for the video.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Thank you. Sticking with the IV. I don’t shoot video professionally

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

Lossloss compressed Raw is NOT available on the IV.

[@7moodcamq8]

what's going on half of the video about capture one ? I thought this was a video about a7r iv and a7r v dislike 👎🏼

[@homesmedia]

My a7r3 works great & I love it, but I noticed you said uncompressed which I have asked some people & really don't know what the difference between compressed & uncompressed raw is

[@simonopera1982]

I got one! But even better, I brought it to New Zealand!

[@jliang70]

No, with the recently announced Nikon Z8, I think as a Sony R4 owner I like what I see in Nikon Z8 than the R5. Z8 is a better allrounder than Sony A7 R5 and Canon R5.

[@nateichiban]

The a7R IV does not have a 30min record limit

[@tombube49]

I love my old A7 II and don't feel to upgrade.

[@mjphotos]

I'm the same as you. Selling the r4. Can get the r5 for 3200£ 👊

[@nhqbill]

GYATT

[@cameraprepper7938]

If you have the Sony A7RIV or A7IVA then you do not need to upgrade, it is the same sensor as in the Sony A7RV, so the image quality is the same. The only real improvement is the EVF and the IBIS.

[@Sceince007]

I have both a7r iv and a7 r v . Bought v refurbished. Is there a real life difference in experience ? I feel none , zero . Does my refurbished have old a7r iv evf ? Makes me wonder . So question - is there a difference in experience in real life in the evf between 2? I have Fuji 100ii biiig difference in evf . I also have Panasonic g9 and Olympus 0m1 even there eggs are better than mine a7r v .

[@p.o.4339]

No disrespect but the A7RV came out a year after the A7IV and costs half again as much. It better be better.

[@MrEddieNunez]

Hi Lizzie!

[@Jwitherow1964]

Good job

[@jaffardarwish6383]

5:02 movies voice over

[@YewPube]

I have an a7riv and my only complaint is the year lcd isn't fully articulating. Kind of silly, I know, but would help in a lot of situations for my limited shooting - NEVER shoot video. Not sure if I would pay the difference (selling the iv for the v) since I literally use my camera less than 5 times a year. Lol. But if I was buying from scratch, I would probably get the v.

[@harryvuemedia5106]

A7RV is worth the upgrade and the true successor to the a7Riii. The a7RIV was not much of a game changer like people said it is. It only added a 61 mp sensor, dual UHS-ii card slots, and bigger body. But it wasn't a game changer that made me want to upgrade from my a7Riii entirely. The a7Riii was a huge game changer from the a7Rii. Faster autofocus, eye-AF, 399 AF points, Z-battery, bigger body, and so much more. The A7RIV felts like a small upgrade which is why I waited until the a7RV is out. I don't recommend anyone to get an a7Riv unless they can get a used one for $2,000 usd. Otherwise, a7RV all the way!

[@GunnyD]

Just bought a a7riv. Will be first high def camera ever. Will be a good beginner camera?

[@Vincentecreativeservices]

For photo - kinda sorta maybe, if you have money to burn. For video - for sure absolutely do it.

[@vuvuzela3571]

bullshit, it is not worth buying it just because of very few minor extra options, technically it is just the same camera, don't be a fool

[@jmackultra]

The A7RIV doesn't have a record limit.

[@tinydancer2607]

Vanity much?

[@jamespritchard5254]

The A7IV doesn't have a record limit ...

[@felipesl8228]

Me with a Sony a7rii: 💀💀

[@nandodefilippo6252]

Sony A7RV un bluff .

[@sijilo]

😊

[@jakeshootsstuff8187]

Taking out a loan now

[@GatehiMwaniki]

the confusion you have passed on to people by mixing up a7 iv and a7r iv multiple times is catastrophic 😂😂

[@RobinPinatra]

Godox 😂

[@PhilipDSouza]

Why are you green? Sony is usually red

[@humanfirst11]

You have GAS. You will ditch the RV the moment RVI comes out.

[@gbwalther3198]

Why the question? Of course, u should buy the newest, latest camera, go for the $10,000 model. If u just have that camera, u will make amazing photos, Pulitzer Prize ones. The old camera, the a7iv doesn't have a chance! 😎😎

[@denis5850]

I have the a7rv and I really don't like it the screen quality is bad you have some visible points on the screen like a 20 year old touch screen and wen you focus the resolution of the screen and evf drop so much that I can't be sure that the focus is good so for me it's a no

[@MarkBaldone]

What are you taking about it has the highest resolution on evf on the market

[@denis5850]

@@MarkBaldone it's not totally true wen you half press the shutter for focus the resolution drop so much that it's impossible to see if the focus is good

[@gbwalther3198]

The a7Riv, that is--the poor camera getting bashed--doesn't have a chance! 😎😎