Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
88 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Black 2022
OM System
83 Overall Score
Scores
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Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 IV | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| 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 HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Black 2022
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7 a7 IV
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.