As a long time Sony user and owner of an A7R IV I can tell you that's terrible advice at the end. The higher megapixels make it much, much worse for taking videos, as it has to downsample (or crop) more. This brings a host of issues for video - ranging from longer read-times on the sensor, rolling shutter, overheating issues etc. etc. You want to be as close to native as possible if you want to take high resolution videos - this is why the video-focused A7S series caps resolution at 12mp (4k native). 61mp is just way too much resolution for either the A7R IV or V to be a practical video shooter beyond the odd short video here and there. Get a camera from the A7R line over the "standard" 7 if you care more about stills than you do about video. Go for the "normal" A7 line if its 50/50 and go for the A7S if you are primarily after video.
I want to shoot sports photography for professional work, mainly soccer. I think the A7IV is a much better option for me than the A7RIV. What do you think?
@@adrianyaelzamora depends how professional you are going and what you want to do with your photos. Ultimately there are better cameras out there for professional/dedicated sports photography (the Sony A1 or the new A9 III for example). If you are after video then A7 4 will be better. For stills it's more complicated. The big thing for sports photography is continuous shooting rate - and there they are tied at 10 FPS. Both will have their advantages outside of that. A7 4 will have a newer processor and better autofocus but the R4 will have much better resolution. So do you want an easier time focusing or does your use case benefit from higher resolution?
@RohannvanRensburg well the r5 uses the same sensor so the readout is going to be the same speed. But v.s. the non r 4 it's much slower readout, its 50% slower at 100ms for full sensor readout compared to 100ms for the r4/r5 sensor. 50 slower readout is a lot slower...
I just got the Sony a7r v and got the Sony 70-200mm 2.8 ii after having to sale off all my camera gear like six years ago from getting sick and just now getting back into taking pics and cant wait to really go out and take some pics with it
Me with an a7riii at 42MP and an a7iii that I got from Amazon for less than 1100 on both. Its worth it if you feel you need more bells and whistles to make yourself feel like a better photographer.
@@JaketheMotorhead You both don't feel disappointed or bad because i am still holding on my A7R, i really wish to jump all those years and models and go directly to A7R5 if i can afford it.
I just have an a7iii and am trying to become a professional but wow are these new cameras expensive. The a7iii seems like the best bang for your buck whilst still getting professional quality and being comfortable
I love my A7IV! The A7RV is much more of a still photo camera while the A7IV is probably a true hybrid camera, which suits my needs a bit better. The one thing that makes me truly jealous is the new screen. The tilt-out/flip-out screen is just so much better than the simple flip-out screen, which is itself an improvement over the tilt-out-only screen.
Everybody says go for the a7r but bro I did it for a wedding season and the unnecessary larger files makes the after Prozess so much slower and takes much more space, so in the end it costs much more for me and at the end for the client. What i wanted to say. Yeah the specs seems better on the a7r but choose the camera you NEED for your stuff. Then you probably see that the other camera isn’t maybe better anymore. Just a question but, how the noise and dynamic range in comparison ?
@@patrickk908 There is a setting for image size S, M, L for example. Not sure about compressed RAW, but I don't think compressed loses any quality anyway.
If you’re shooting weddings then you should defo get the R if you know you’re going to be doing large prints for the client. You can crop on the 61mp without loosing image quality. It is advisable to get what’s within your price range and what suits your needs though. This camera isn’t for a hobbiest but I do believe it’s future proof for the next 5 years at least to get high quality images
Still have a A7RII so if you want a “RV” just buy it because believe me, it’s worth every penny, and they do not cause you to lose interest like other cameras do the R series is worth it if you ask me.
If you’re a pro photographer, you don’t need A7RV necessarily unless you need the extra resolution or other slight improvements. It depends what you do. A real estate shooter can get away with A7iii. An event shooter too. Only if you shoot for large prints you’ll need more than 33 MP.
The R series is strong in shooting stills. The A7 series are hybrid. If you want to shoot only video then why not get an S series camera?🤔 least that’s my understanding of these 3 Sony models. An in depth comparison of the 3 models would be interesting.
I upgraded to the a7rV while visiting China, and got it for such a good price damn near new I had to pull the trigger. That was about 6 months ago, and while I still have my a7riii isn’t been about 6 months since I’ve used it. Lol
How is the A7RV in low light video? It's quite alot of megapixels for just a full-frame sensor so i would guess the low light performance will suffer from this.
The screen is amazing, but also note it only has 7 FPS and the ISO to noise ratio sucks. At ISO 3200 the image quality really takes a hit. I capped mine at 6400 because any higher is unusable
The comparison is a little harsh. Why would you compare two different gens in two different specialisations. Comparing the r4 to the r5 or going a3 vs a4 is much more interesting since I don’t see the customer who buys a a4 is the same that would buy a r5. To me in an exaggeration version this feels like comparing the r4 vs the s3. Nowadays you could do a a4 vs s3 bc the a4 is often used instead of the s3 nowadays
Z8 is better than both it can actually do video well unlike the other 2 who have horrible Rolling shutter and is way faster than both of those cameras too
Only heard one thing slightly better than lumix gh6 and that is the 8k instead of 6k capability… lol. gh6 can shoot 100MP photos so… why get that Sony bs when you can have the GH6?
How you gonna load and process those 100mp photos? and who needs that big? and if someone has 100k worth of Sony E mount glass why in the world they would even think about new camera (and then you need all new glass)
Not worth it. I dont understand who even needs the 8K. Both of those cameras are too expensive for most hobbyists. Some pros probably can afford them. And yea, it's very rare to really need a 61mp sensor. 24mp is still easily for most.
Im am amateur. Content creation is my full time job, but not the traditional independent style. I really really like the A7IV as an upgrade from my A7III. I’d love that. Will there be an S IV or S V?
A7iv is _the_ camera for content creators. Video quality, while only 4k, is actually slightly better that the rV. Picture quality is quite inferior, but it's still great for that job - I imagine you're not shooting birds at great distances. I've worked with both cameras, and while I chose the A7rv for myself, I love the 7iv
I don't know what to buy for astrophotography and landscapes, I read that the a7iv is better in low light, lower ISO, and the 7 R IV eats stars, but more Megapixels will be better for landscapes, and I actually don't know which one to choose
ruclips.net/video/R3uoqAQtPHg/видео.htmlsi=fCxtW_uSP1ghO4DG a long time ago I made this video with an A7RII. I've only just bought the A7rv a month ago, and soon I'll learn by myself how much I like it for star photography. Let's say I'm optimistic about it.
You forgot one thing - 61MP sensor in Super 35 mode (APSC) is 26MP: exactly the same as current top Sony APSC camera and more than the rest of them. You can use every, tiny APSC lense without any quality loss. That was huge for me.
Somehow, the rV was about 20% cheaper that the rIV (on amazon of all places), was about to buy the 4, but noticed the price out of the corner of my eye. Someone probably effed up, and I reaped the benefits
If only a7R V had faster readout speed. I'm not sure if they should keep the R series regarding the competition since the a1 already does fast + resolution.
These are both the current top of the line models for their respective lineups. Comparing to the A7RIV would be just comparing what’s new to the R line. The regular A7 serves a slightly different purpose than the A7R and is considered part of a different spec lineup.
To be honest A7IV always felt like a disappointment for me. I just want a faster, lower resolution alternative to A7R series. Better LCD and EVF included, not this 10 year old hardware they keep putting into it. It's frustrating. I DON'T WANT te 61 Mpix, especially if it means that it's much slower.
sometimes yes I don't see why not get an a7r3 over a7iv depending on your needs. though the r3 is weaker in terms of video capability cuz it doesn't have the 10 bit recording. though if you don't shoot video, r3 got a top tier output for photos still
@@ludovicavice3496 None of the a7 iterations took four years. I checked and the average time between model updates was 2.7 years and it’s been 1.75 years since the release of the a7IV. The longest gap was 3.67 between the III and IV so perhaps it could be a while but Sony’s competition with Canon (R6II) might produce an update sooner.
If someone if sony shotter and has 20 E mount lenses why would they ever buy canon? camera is only 10% of the cost, the rest is glass. I'm not going to buy canon because tis cheaper and then have to buy 100k worth of new lenses. So there is no point even to compare.
Prices were taken from Amazon.com as of the time of recording, but obviously prices will fluctuate and vary depending on where you live and where you shop. It would be impossible for me to name a price that is 100% correct for everyone at all times.
The flip and tilt screen should have been standard since before tilty vs flippy was ever a thing 😭😭
ONGG 🗣️🗣️
The main problem is, it always breaks. Specially when your focus is videography.
Ok but why do you need both when the flipping out does all the things the tilt does
@@Quark_Proto tilt screen is so much better to Street photography. Taking photos from hip is often more convenient than evf.
Is it worth it? Well if you can afford it and need the extra functionality...then yes its worth it. I speak from experience.
yeah I've had mine for a month and am in love
“Whilst the A7IV tops out at 4 k and 60 fps”
*A7IV having siezure*
As a long time Sony user and owner of an A7R IV I can tell you that's terrible advice at the end. The higher megapixels make it much, much worse for taking videos, as it has to downsample (or crop) more. This brings a host of issues for video - ranging from longer read-times on the sensor, rolling shutter, overheating issues etc. etc. You want to be as close to native as possible if you want to take high resolution videos - this is why the video-focused A7S series caps resolution at 12mp (4k native). 61mp is just way too much resolution for either the A7R IV or V to be a practical video shooter beyond the odd short video here and there.
Get a camera from the A7R line over the "standard" 7 if you care more about stills than you do about video. Go for the "normal" A7 line if its 50/50 and go for the A7S if you are primarily after video.
I want to shoot sports photography for professional work, mainly soccer. I think the A7IV is a much better option for me than the A7RIV. What do you think?
@@adrianyaelzamora depends how professional you are going and what you want to do with your photos. Ultimately there are better cameras out there for professional/dedicated sports photography (the Sony A1 or the new A9 III for example).
If you are after video then A7 4 will be better.
For stills it's more complicated.
The big thing for sports photography is continuous shooting rate - and there they are tied at 10 FPS.
Both will have their advantages outside of that. A7 4 will have a newer processor and better autofocus but the R4 will have much better resolution. So do you want an easier time focusing or does your use case benefit from higher resolution?
Comparisons show that rolling shutter isn't really worse on the A7R5 vs the A7IV.
@RohannvanRensburg well the r5 uses the same sensor so the readout is going to be the same speed. But v.s. the non r 4 it's much slower readout, its 50% slower at 100ms for full sensor readout compared to 100ms for the r4/r5 sensor.
50 slower readout is a lot slower...
@@JimIBobIJones in low light i believe the iv is a better choice.
That A7RV screen is incredible! 👌 Not any camera wothout it anymore.
I just got the Sony a7r v and got the Sony 70-200mm 2.8 ii after having to sale off all my camera gear like six years ago from getting sick and just now getting back into taking pics and cant wait to really go out and take some pics with it
It's an amazing camera! You'll love it
All the best to you good sir
I love learning about stuff i can’t afford like ever
Me with an a7riii at 42MP and an a7iii that I got from Amazon for less than 1100 on both. Its worth it if you feel you need more bells and whistles to make yourself feel like a better photographer.
Don't feel bad lol I'm on an a7ii, which is a great camera!
@@JaketheMotorhead You both don't feel disappointed or bad because i am still holding on my A7R, i really wish to jump all those years and models and go directly to A7R5 if i can afford it.
Or maybe check out the A6700 which has the A7RV processor and vx30's sensor making it an awesome little camera at $1400
Its not a full frame but I agree with you the 6700 is amazing
@@Sulfenbut it shoots 4k 60fps without a crop, while A74 shoots 4k60 with 1.5× crop.
@@V.aibhav_111.2crop
I try to work the word 'whilst' into my daily conversation. Love that word!
And here I thought the "R"s are only for pictures...
Not this time
I just have an a7iii and am trying to become a professional but wow are these new cameras expensive. The a7iii seems like the best bang for your buck whilst still getting professional quality and being comfortable
Best of all, this camera will go out and shoot the assignment for you, while you stay home and take a nap.
Get a like new a7riv w 61 megapixels for $1700. Save yourself over 50%. You’re welcome.
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@@someguy_ is it important to know ?
I hope the A7v when it comes will have higher res screen and flip tilt as A7Rv
I love my A7IV! The A7RV is much more of a still photo camera while the A7IV is probably a true hybrid camera, which suits my needs a bit better. The one thing that makes me truly jealous is the new screen. The tilt-out/flip-out screen is just so much better than the simple flip-out screen, which is itself an improvement over the tilt-out-only screen.
Everybody says go for the a7r but bro I did it for a wedding season and the unnecessary larger files makes the after Prozess so much slower and takes much more space, so in the end it costs much more for me and at the end for the client.
What i wanted to say.
Yeah the specs seems better on the a7r but choose the camera you NEED for your stuff. Then you probably see that the other camera isn’t maybe better anymore.
Just a question but, how the noise and dynamic range in comparison ?
Select a lower resolution mode then.
@@ags911 is it a compressed raw then?
Or crop?
@@patrickk908 There is a setting for image size S, M, L for example. Not sure about compressed RAW, but I don't think compressed loses any quality anyway.
Thanks brother you just saved me 1400$.😅
If you’re shooting weddings then you should defo get the R if you know you’re going to be doing large prints for the client. You can crop on the 61mp without loosing image quality. It is advisable to get what’s within your price range and what suits your needs though. This camera isn’t for a hobbiest but I do believe it’s future proof for the next 5 years at least to get high quality images
Still have a A7RII so if you want a “RV” just buy it because believe me, it’s worth every penny, and they do not cause you to lose interest like other cameras do the R series is worth it if you ask me.
It will also melt once it get under some light rain
If you’re a pro photographer, you don’t need A7RV necessarily unless you need the extra resolution or other slight improvements. It depends what you do. A real estate shooter can get away with A7iii. An event shooter too. Only if you shoot for large prints you’ll need more than 33 MP.
You can crop the bell out of 61 mos and still have a huge perfectly sharp photo.
You don’t need it bro, save your money, she’s leaving you because you can’t stop, YOU DONT NEED IT
The R series is strong in shooting stills. The A7 series are hybrid. If you want to shoot only video then why not get an S series camera?🤔 least that’s my understanding of these 3 Sony models. An in depth comparison of the 3 models would be interesting.
I have a dji pocket 2 that does 4k 60 fps. thats all I need really.
I upgraded to the a7rV while visiting China, and got it for such a good price damn near new I had to pull the trigger. That was about 6 months ago, and while I still have my a7riii isn’t been about 6 months since I’ve used it. Lol
How is the A7RV in low light video? It's quite alot of megapixels for just a full-frame sensor so i would guess the low light performance will suffer from this.
Have both, with a FX3 as the main video camera, A7R5 is my main photo camera, the A74 is my B camera to both others. Works for me.
At this point I would just buy A1 or A9 and stop all the price and quality comparison and have my camera for a decade or two.
The screen is amazing, but also note it only has 7 FPS and the ISO to noise ratio sucks. At ISO 3200 the image quality really takes a hit. I capped mine at 6400 because any higher is unusable
This is nonsense unless you max res print, pixel peep or don't process images. The A7RV has better low light performance than most other flagships
The comparison is a little harsh. Why would you compare two different gens in two different specialisations. Comparing the r4 to the r5 or going a3 vs a4 is much more interesting since I don’t see the customer who buys a a4 is the same that would buy a r5. To me in an exaggeration version this feels like comparing the r4 vs the s3. Nowadays you could do a a4 vs s3 bc the a4 is often used instead of the s3 nowadays
I got mint condition used OM-1 for 1300 USD, that can capture 50MP handheld and 80 MP with tripod :D
Z8 is better than both it can actually do video well unlike the other 2 who have horrible
Rolling shutter and is way faster than both of those cameras too
Oh, ok. We’re already invested into E mount lenses. 🤷🏻♂️
Z8 has its quirks, like no DoF preview on the viewfinder, less dynamic range, worse autofocus, etc.
Only heard one thing slightly better than lumix gh6 and that is the 8k instead of 6k capability… lol. gh6 can shoot 100MP photos so… why get that Sony bs when you can have the GH6?
How you gonna load and process those 100mp photos? and who needs that big? and if someone has 100k worth of Sony E mount glass why in the world they would even think about new camera (and then you need all new glass)
Not worth it. I dont understand who even needs the 8K. Both of those cameras are too expensive for most hobbyists. Some pros probably can afford them. And yea, it's very rare to really need a 61mp sensor. 24mp is still easily for most.
Im am amateur. Content creation is my full time job, but not the traditional independent style.
I really really like the A7IV as an upgrade from my A7III.
I’d love that. Will there be an S IV or S V?
A7iv is _the_ camera for content creators. Video quality, while only 4k, is actually slightly better that the rV. Picture quality is quite inferior, but it's still great for that job - I imagine you're not shooting birds at great distances. I've worked with both cameras, and while I chose the A7rv for myself, I love the 7iv
Gear doesn't replace skill
And still no shutter angles or other video features cheaper cameras from other brands have had since 2015
Did he gloss over that the IV has cropped 4k while the v you choose between full frame 4k and super35?
The R variant feels more premium in the hand aswell. (Still going a7iv tho hehe)
I don't know what to buy for astrophotography and landscapes, I read that the a7iv is better in low light, lower ISO, and the 7 R IV eats stars, but more Megapixels will be better for landscapes, and I actually don't know which one to choose
ruclips.net/video/R3uoqAQtPHg/видео.htmlsi=fCxtW_uSP1ghO4DG a long time ago I made this video with an A7RII. I've only just bought the A7rv a month ago, and soon I'll learn by myself how much I like it for star photography. Let's say I'm optimistic about it.
What about nikon z6iii?
Isn’t the a6700 using the sameish sensor from a7r5
that many pixels are ok but won’t you need a lot of memory on your PC
😮
33mp is plenty, and frankly if I’m spending $3500+ on a camera it’s gonna be the Canon R3 with its a better all around hybrid than the A7RV
You forgot one thing - 61MP sensor in Super 35 mode (APSC) is 26MP: exactly the same as current top Sony APSC camera and more than the rest of them. You can use every, tiny APSC lense without any quality loss. That was huge for me.
Wait so you can use APSC lenses on the RV in super 35 mode?
Yes if course@@RohannvanRensburg
@@JeanV1986 Maybe that's obvious but I had no idea. That's actually fantastic.
@@RohannvanRensburg no problem bro. Yeah it's awesome.
So... 4 vs R5... Nice. Ok... I'm less confused now.
I have been a seven mark one that is not bad better than my iPhone 10😂😂
The moment I realized you were comparing an R against a non-R… my faith dropped 6 feet below the surface….
Somehow, the rV was about 20% cheaper that the rIV (on amazon of all places), was about to buy the 4, but noticed the price out of the corner of my eye. Someone probably effed up, and I reaped the benefits
If money is not 2nd second , then buy it. It is good as hell.
If only a7R V had faster readout speed. I'm not sure if they should keep the R series regarding the competition since the a1 already does fast + resolution.
Yes, atleast now we know why...........
Does the a7cr have same specs as a7rv ?
33 is already good isn't it
What about alpha 9 iii
I'm thinking about getting one.
That’s flagship. Since the first consumer sony camera that use global shutter. Also came with standalone A.I chip. Surpass A1 easily
A smart will invest on lens with thst extra money
4K 120FPS??????? Y not??
Bro what about nikon d5200 it is a legend as well as cheap camera
Does any of it has a CFexpress Type B card slot?
Can any of them take 20fps uncompressed, uncropped Stills with a buffer of more than 150 frames?
You misrepresented the A74'sfully articulated screen it flips out and it tilts all the way down and all the way up
But is the sony a7 iv worth the upgrade the mark iii model? Probably not
The shutter sound is much quieter on the R as well
that flip and tilt screen can do ANYTHING - its really quite surprising
not worth it,,, most people ware looking at images on a 7 inch screen... not needed
Serious question: Why are you comparing those and not the A7RIV and the A7RV?
These are both the current top of the line models for their respective lineups. Comparing to the A7RIV would be just comparing what’s new to the R line. The regular A7 serves a slightly different purpose than the A7R and is considered part of a different spec lineup.
Nice😂
I love the A7RV.
just marketing megapixels😂😂
Buy the A7 4 😂 As if we can afford that 😂
To be honest A7IV always felt like a disappointment for me. I just want a faster, lower resolution alternative to A7R series.
Better LCD and EVF included, not this 10 year old hardware they keep putting into it. It's frustrating.
I DON'T WANT te 61 Mpix, especially if it means that it's much slower.
I can afford and love it and if u cant dont hate
Everyone else? You might even can live with a7III or a7c
The a7ii made in Thailand.
Me stuck on A7ii : 😭💀
What about a 7Riv
Where is it made?
I need the camera
how will I get it
Is the R4 good for video?
For the same reason whoever not professional has a7iii it is not worth it upgrading to a7iv 😅
by this logic, if ur just a hobbyist photographer, wud it be logical to rather buy A7R3 instead of A74?
sometimes yes I don't see why not get an a7r3 over a7iv depending on your needs. though the r3 is weaker in terms of video capability cuz it doesn't have the 10 bit recording. though if you don't shoot video, r3 got a top tier output for photos still
Or, if you can wait for the a7V to be released you might get the preferred 33mp with the tech of the a7RV. Hopefully! ;)
You mean in 4 years? If Sony follows it's cycle, a new version is released every 4-5 years 😊
@@ludovicavice3496 None of the a7 iterations took four years. I checked and the average time between model updates was 2.7 years and it’s been 1.75 years since the release of the a7IV. The longest gap was 3.67 between the III and IV so perhaps it could be a while but Sony’s competition with Canon (R6II) might produce an update sooner.
@@tomirwinphoto At least 2 more years
I researched both cameras, then bought the Canon R5.
If someone if sony shotter and has 20 E mount lenses why would they ever buy canon? camera is only 10% of the cost, the rest is glass. I'm not going to buy canon because tis cheaper and then have to buy 100k worth of new lenses. So there is no point even to compare.
no
a7rIV has 61mp not 33
I think you're confused. This video is not comparing the A7RIV - I'm talking about the A7IV.
This is a dumb comparison. You should be drawing a comparison between the a7riv and the a7rv
It's not dumb if you're new to Sony cameras and want to know what the key differences are.
Absolutely worth the extra money. The A7 IV’s viewfinder and screen are trash by comparison.
Just 3900$ for a A7RV? Lol, where do you live? It's more like 4500$.
Prices were taken from Amazon.com as of the time of recording, but obviously prices will fluctuate and vary depending on where you live and where you shop. It would be impossible for me to name a price that is 100% correct for everyone at all times.
FLIP OUT AND TILTING??
Have you seen the yellowish pictures of the mark IV?? Not to mention the screen and EVF. Pathetic.
I just got an sonyAiv🥹