Sony a7iii vs a7iv vs a7siii - Which to buy in 2024?

Trying to decide between three of Sony’s best full frame mirrorless cameras? We put each to the test - the a7iii, a7siii, and a7iv. All three cameras were put to work in the real world to see how they performed. Each has their strengths and weaknesses. Which one will you choose?

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[joekabooki]

I just bought the A7iii a few months ago and I haven't had this kind of trouble with the autofocus. You can also find a lot of these A7iii used cameras for about 1200-1300 in like new condition on sites like mpb. That extra 600 bucks can go towards another lens or lighting, etc, and the difference in quality for photos and video isn't that big of a deal. If you're on a budget, but you still want to produce professional quality, it's not a bad way to go.

[gamepat]

I love the way you took the actual costs & accessories into account in the end. That's something people (including me) tend to overlook, that better features often come with more hidden costs attached. Those V90 memory cards hurt to buy. And even worse if you think you want actually use the external raw recording, that's a whole other huge can of worms I would recommend almost everyone not to open.

[KLShakiro]

I'm choosing my first camera now and watch a lot of this types of videos. This one was by far the best and very helpfull <3

[mattabeln]

Really great content! Excited to see your growth on YT!

[midori]

Smooth content, thanks for the rundown!

[BrianCatalano]

Great video, Sydney! I also post my videos on Facebook, where I found your video, and I am constantly surprised at how negative people are there... So not only do I appreciate your high quality review, I appreciate your courage to post in those groups! Well done... Easy Sub!

[balamina]

Thank you so much Sidney for the informative and helpful comparative review! God bless and good luck!

[DntMakeMeSnap]

out of the 300+ film makers & videographers ive followed so far on YouTube, , (men & womem) you BY FAR are the most simple to understand & follow along with' u dnt rush speaking 100x a sec & have me trying to keep up with what specifications the narrator even means🤦‍♂️ & then u actually put up graphs & boards for the slow people like me 😩 who need to SEE" 👀what you're saying so they can follow along & learn .. evn me being a part musician 🎼🎶🎵 & videographphy not being my 1st-love can appreciate the fact you're a professor or graduate 🎓 cause it really shows! 😭😂😆

[markanthonyart]

Thanks for this. Very clear and direct with visual comparison tables. Looks like a7iv is good for my use case (mostly still photos)

[oDro]

I subscribed right away, even though I am selective, because I felt respect to time of the audience giving the bottom line from the start, and then you will explain why. Great video.
Thank you

[stevenroberson]

I'm in the A7iv camp for the photos, but it was super helpful to see them compared!

[heshamsobhy]

Love this content without ads to buy any this newer camera 😁🙏🏻♥️
Thanks for sharing ❤

[leonnussbaumer]

Love the breakdown. Thank you. Looking to get a Sony video focused but it seems that there are some upgrades coming soon so will stick to my phone for now and see what happens until summer 2024.

[paiman_]

I have the A7III.
It's such a great camera but the A7IV has improved in every way possible.
I'm a photographer who does videos occasionally (not often tbh) but the fact that the A7IV has better autofocus, slightly higher megapixels for detail while barely being any different to the A7III in terms of low light photography, the better ergonomics and the higher resolution LCD (the LCD on A7III is so bad tbh) and EVF (which is in 120fps now instead of 60 on A7III)

Its honestly almost the perfect hybrid camera. Just wish it had better in camera Active stabalization for video and higher resolution LCD like other manufacturers but either way, I will be upgrading soon hopefully.

Good video. Thanks

[CallMeLani]

I got the A7IV to take on trips when I travel and to take better photos for my channel thumbnails. It's light weight and ability for photos, video, and live streaming make it super versatile

[greasyflight]

Good video...to the point and comprehensive...cool

[ulrohermit]

live in a 3rd world country , all my bank is around 5k, as a beginner won't dump it on a A7SIII , wanted to buy A73, but it's kinda dying and i won't be able to sell it later on as easily if I want to, A7IV it is, thanks your video , was very informative

[slevinshafel]

nice comparation. THnak you cherrs from Spain

[JPMNRB]

I end up going for the Sony A7 IV beause the 12 Megapixels was too low for the type of shooting I wanted to do. If it had at least 20-22 MB it would have ben solid also the price tag keeps you thinking.

[JohnThePA]

Hey Sidney, what focal length do you shoot your talking heads? I want to start using my camera again instead of my iPhone and change up my studio setup. I was also considering swapping out my A7iii for the Siii or IV and something other than a kit lens.