SONY a7 IV vs SONY a7 III: Which Camera SHOULD You BUY?

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So which Camera should you buy, the Sony a7 IV or the Sony a7 III (2022)? This video is going to help make that decision much easier. Either of these cameras are going to be a great first camera or even a "pro" camera as well. If you shoot sports, portraits, weddings, you name it, these cameras can do it.

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[RockCircus]

2019 I bought a7iii w/good glass, I shoot stills and video, still thrilled with what this a7iii delivers.

[sleepyricky]

A7III already suits my needs. I can use the price difference between the IV and III for leveling up my glass instead.

[Gari.Hughes]

The Mrs bought me the A7iii in December. on a really good deal. £1350 brand new. The current price in the UK for the iv is £2400.
the difference paid for my first lens. 24-105G.
Your videos gave me the confidence to go in this direction.
Also just picked up the Sigma 100-400. (based on your reviews)

[minarge]

Love these comparrisons from the a7 III and the IV. I'm upgrading from the A7 I, so this is gonna feel like such a leap for me 😅

[VoxeeMedia]

Hey Jared, great review, however I feel that calling it a slight improvement on video is not true; I have owned both and the jump on quality with the 10bit files is huge. Specially considering the fact that you can use S-log 3 which makes a huge improvement on dynamic range.

[chrisvalleqatsi]

I have an SIII in my cine rig, a 7III as the base for my med-wide lenses, and an RIII for tele and fast primes. I'm probably going to get a 7IV for my med-wide/B-cam for video, and use the 7III for a backup/timelapse/grab-n-go body.

[CloudchaserSC]

hey Jared, with so many options now from Sony and 3rd party manufacturers it would be awesome to have a follow up to this video with your idea of what is the right choice of "good glass" for the a7 IV. Choosing a7 IV over a1 I'd like to also not go G-Master all the way, cause this seems an overkill with my needs and skill level.

[matth.imaging]

The A7IV offers better support for the LA-EA5 adapter compared to the A7III, as it supports AF on A-mount screw driven lenses as well. The A7IV with LA-EA5 is a good upgrade path for people that still own a lot of A-mount stuff.

[meyer]

The a7iii does indeed have a hot shoe. I use the XLR-K3M. Works great!

[igoryudnikov]

A74 main advantages for me are AF speed, huge improvements in video, like active stabilisation, better cropability better ergonomics, and anti dust function. I thought about 2nd body seeing dust on photos which got inside while me changing lenses.

[IonCosmina]

I would buy a7iv just for 422 10 bit and cinetone. I already have to a7iii and I'd update asap. a7iii is a wonderful camera and I won't sell it. It would still be useful for photo and a second cam for video if needed.

[leugimrc]

But we can make a7 iii a web cam... In 15:45 you say it's not possible but it is possible yes. I'm using it and to stream to obs also.

[MrGatlin]

I got an A7 III and kit lens for $1100 which I think is an excellent deal. It's my first camera, and should last me years before I need an upgrade.

[pixiedust]

I have an A7iii. Love the idea of someday getting an A7iv. At the moment though I have been investing in glass.

[usersangsa]

a7iv is amazing, used it last Thursday on three video shoots and also for photos. everything is crisp and clear, auto focus is so tight and fast hey!

[harryvuemedia]

I recommend the a7IV overall. It's Sony's PERFECT hybrid camera right now and especially at $2, 500. All the video features that were not in the a7iii is here in the a7IV. If you're primary just shooting photography, then the A7iii will be the best for you and at a lower price of $2, 000. Eventually you will want the video autofocus, 10-bit color and S-cinetone, so keep that in mind when you're going to buy the a7iii. I've upgraded to the a7IV and I love everything about it.

[MrCg]

While i love these sony cameras... i love how crisp and saturated the color in Fros videos are.

[aionnovach]

The A7IV is my first ever full frame camera and I am enjoying it so much specially paring it with the 35 and 24-70 GM's

[DeepSnowRider]

I’m very happy with my A74 it’s my companion to my A7R3. My A74 is my go-to for street, sports, film and Mated usually to my 24-70 Gmaster or 200-600. My A7R3 is my Astro, portrait/studio, landscape body and mater with my 20 1.8 or 85mm.
For weddings I can use the A74 to film and R3 for stills.
The A74 enlarged grip is welcomed, new mode dials are helpful, swivel screen is better than the tilt. Full sized HDMI out is great.
My wish list for the A7R5 is the A74 body with a RAW size selection ability like the D850 had.
A major reason I didn’t upgrade from the R3 to R4 was no raw file size selection ability and being forced to shoot everything 62mp unless I shot Aps-c.

[MartinCHorowitz]

Did you forget about focus breathing compensation and gyro mode stabilization.