Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 Z5 2023
Nikon
74 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Beginner
Vlogging
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Nikon Z5 Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Autofocus, Manual |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC), XAVC S-I (All-I) | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.17 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 Z5 2023
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average burst (2th percentile)2th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No current pricing available
Nikon Z5 Z5 2023
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
