Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix GH GH6
Panasonic
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Beginner
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Panasonic Lumix GH GH6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 25 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Photo, VideoContrast Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 14 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 75 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 300 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.265 | Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.38 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots★ | 350 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93th percentile)93th %ile
Panasonic Lumix GH GH6
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong burst (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.