Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 Z 5 Black 2018
Nikon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Beginner
Vlogging
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z5 Z 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC), XAVC S-I (All-I) | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.1M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 500 shots★ | 470 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93th percentile)93th %ile
Nikon Z5 Z 5 Black 2018
- Strong battery (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong social proof (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong evf (77th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No current pricing available
Nikon Z5 Z 5 Black 2018
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
