Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z6 III Z6 III Black 2024
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Travel
Youtube
Vlogging
Video
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z6 III Z6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 7 |
| 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 | 20 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 60 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 1000 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-A to USB-C cable |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Cable |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
Nikon Z6 III Z6 III Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.