So, I have the A7iv but previously I did own and used the Sony a7iii professionally for portraiture and weddings, and in my opinion its like the Canon 5D mark ii and iii. Both cameras are excellent and highly reliable. The mark ii changed the photography and video landscape, when it came to what we expected to have in a camera at the time. Plus, it was affordable to the average working professional. The mark iii was improvement, in both the autofocus system and overall functionality. But I still knew some hobbyist and pros who still preferred the Canon 5d ii because they didn't see the reason to update. The Sony a7iii and A7iv is in the same situation, yes there are some cool improvements, but for someone who just got started in either video or photography the Sony a7iii is still a major player!
Yep that’s a great comparison! From my experience with Canon, most weddings photographers I know jumped from the 2 to the 3 for the dual card slots. The upgrade was harder to make once the 4 came out and I know a lot of people who just stuck with the 3. I kept the 3 for a year or 2 before moving to the 4 because I didn’t feel like there was a rush for me to switch!
I’m trying to buy a mirrorless camera for sometime now mainly for weddings and portraits. Tryna get into wedding photography. Which one should i go for? A7iii,A7riii or A7iv? A7iii obviously gives me more room to buy some good lenses with the saved money. I hope you would say something on this. I previously owned Nikon D7200. Should i save some money for lenses or go with a upgraded version?Thank you in advance.
One of the reasons switching from DSLR to mirrorless is size and weight. However as time progresses mirrorless gets bigger and bigger in the name of “better grip”. It’s no longer smaller than DSLR now.
The Sony iv has a new feature, it’s called AJ “Auto jaundice” I prefer the iii, I’d buy the iii over iv bc of this . That being said I’m debating on the Nikon 6 cameras because I prefer those tones even more and I think their lenses might be better aswell
Yo video hobbyist here, when doing videos, the A7IV allows 10 bit recording which allows more colors and more flexible post editing. Furthermore, using a log profile (which is what some semi-pros and hobbyist use to maximise color grading potential), allows more details to be retained. The colors are usually adjusted in post editing anyways. There's also different color profiles in both cameras that you can try out if you don't wanna spend time editing. It may be that she's recording on a different color profile/white balance/etc
You have incredible intelligence; there aren't many videos on TH-cam that get right to the point. You come off as very serious and competent in the way you present the material. I'm really impressed by your effort. I appreciate it.
I have upgraded from a6500 to a7iv. For landscape the a7iii is good enough. I also do bird photography, the bird AF and tracking is a huge improvement. And 33 mp give me more room to crop.
Thanks for a nice review as always. Personally, A7IV comes with a higher price tag and many more function upgrades that are unnecessary for me. So, for enhancing my photography, that is an easy decision for me to buy another new G-Master lens instead.
@@santhoshsandy5298 If you have the money go ahead and get the a7iv, but lenses are honestly more important for image quality/auto focus than anything. So dont buy an a7iv if you cant get good lenses with it. If you cant, get the a7iii with good lenses. Both are solid options though!
@@santhoshsandy5298 If you’re buying new, buy an A7 IV, as I do think you get a much better camera for $500 more. However, if you’re willing to buy used, and you can get a substantial discount on an A7 III, then that’s the way to go, in my opinion. A slight wildcard is the A7C, whose image and video quality (as well as AF performance) is a bit better than the A7 III but has worse ergonomics but is actually a bit cheaper than the A7 III. Any of these cameras would do you well.
I was wondering about those two models, but I recently ended up buying an A7C which I've been very happy with. I think the camera will serve me for many years to come.
@@juliatrotti i want to consider buying the a7iii but wondering about the battery life. Do have to switch batteries very often while on a shoot, or doing weddings?
Thanks for the overview! At some point I'd love to upgrade my A7iii to the A7iv as a B-Cam to my FX3, but since I use the A7iii for mainly photography and FX3 mainly for video, I'm good for now. Hugely helpful to see that both are great, but it's not the night and day difference for stills that something like the A7Siii was for video compared to the A7Sii. An upgrade to be sure, but far from an immediate need to stay competitive.
Just bought a sony a7III and the 28-70. I have upgraded from the canon t7 so as you know a very big difference. I'm so excited to get this camera. For a person who mainly does bird photography I'm saving up for the 200-300 and then maybe in the future cause it's super expensive the sigma 200-600
i just got a A7 IV a few days ago. I also got a a7R III . I can say the RIII is still a little sharper because the extra megapixels and lack of AA fillter ! But the A7 IV blows is out of the watter at AF ! It focuses with eye af even if the subject has the eyes closed and head in the side, not looking at the photographer ! WOW ! Also focuses a LOT better in low light, then the RIII struggles. Also at iso 10000 the images are usable, and the maximum i would go on the RIII was 6400 and that's with a lot of noise reduction in editing(I usually avoid using more than iso 3200). I also like the new body design and how it sits in my hand, the grip or at least the grip extension was a must on the RIII, not really on the A7 IV. The video is great too ! Overall it is a great camera ! I just wish it had the better evf and viefinder from the ''better'' Sonys and it would have been perfect !
Looks great, but for a hobbyist who only takes the camera out during vacations and big family events, it's not enough for me to upgrade from the iii to the iv.
I'm a A7R4 shooter. Great camera, only if you have PERFECT lighting. I've decided that I was going to pick up the a73 until the a74 came out. Only 500 dollars more so worth the upgrade. Need less megapixels for low light
No matter what camera you choose the light its so important but the real diference between a 7lll and a7IV its in video you can do a lot with 10 bit 4:2:2
Thank you for the detailed comparison. Did you notice any issues with the EyeAF? Many A7IV users complains about slight front-focus problem when using EyeAF. Thank you.
According to Sony support, they have acknowledged it as an issue and are working on a firmware update. "Official SONY message from support "Thank you for choosing Sony products. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on Real-time Eye AF function of ILCE-7M4. We have also confirmed that the subject in front of the eyes such as eyebrows, eyelashes, and nose may be in focus instead of the eyes, with ILCE-7M4. We are currently working on a firmware update to improve the accuracy of Real-time Eye AF. We will inform on our website as soon as the information is ready so please kindly wait for the announcement."
Thank you! I personally haven’t experienced any eye AF issues so far, but I keep an eye out for it. It could apparently be a batch issue, I’m not sure. But yes, Sony did say they will have a firmware update soon.
I got the iii and the IV. I think the upgrades are cool but not necessary. The images are slightly better. What I believe is worth paying for is the better grip, flippy screen, improved IBIS and AF. However, this is not necessary. The biggest issue is the eye AF that many have reported to be out of focus. With my 50 1.2 the A7IV focuses on my subject's eye lashes. Sony is aware of this problem and hopefully it gets fixed. Without a fix I cannot recommend that camera.
I’ve upgraded to the A7iv, for most of the reasons you have highlighted in this video. I had both for a couple of months but found myself mainly using the A7iv so decided to sell the a7iii. Great vid by the way as ever 👍
I’m trying to buy a mirrorless camera for sometime now mainly for weddings and portraits. Tryna get into wedding photography. Which one should i go for? A7iii,A7riii or A7iv? A7iii obviously gives me more room to buy some good lens with the saved money. I hope you would say something on this. Thank you in advance.
Sold My A7iv I bought A7sIII used one for A$4100 and sony A7iii low shutter A$1500, (24MP less stress for lightroom, specially for wedding day photos (over 700 to go through) Belive A7iv over price in Australia (A$4000)
Wow, the reviewer and model are one and the same. Don't see that every day. :) Very nicely done and practical review that gets to the basics quickly. The side by side approach is very helpful. Thank you.
Do you have any thoughts for Milky Way Photography? Which one would be better? is there any difference? The Fully articulated screen of the A7IV would be of great help when you shoot vertical pictures and the cam is 1 feet off the ground.
Thank you Julia for another warm, informative and entertaining video, I think that the A7IV is definitely a better camera with more features to work on, but as you say on your video you have been working with the A7III for 3 years and you loved it 😍. In summary if you have the extra cash 💰 I say go for it
Thanks for making the VIdeo Julia. In my opinion upgrading to or having the sony a7iii is a good choice if you're really on a budget becuase i can literally see almost a $1000 difference (would be better for having the lens) and seeing the comparison you make, its not really such a big deal except if you're going to use it as a professional use.
Thanks for the comment! It made me think what's best option for me as I was thinking between A7 III and A7 IV (upgrade from amateur Canon M50), for that extra 1k I'd rather buy good telephoto zoom lens and enjoy taking pictures of wildlife and sports.
The price is my main issue. You get nearly new III for 700-800€. A used IV costs the double prove. 10bit 4:2:2 and 50fps as the way better AF (the old one is still great) makes me thinking if the double price are worth the upgrade.
I'm looking to upgrade my a6000 and think I have settled on the A7iv. I have slowly been buying quality lenses, but now I think it is time to upgrade the body. Thanks for the review.
I upgraded from a6000 to a7iii before a7iv was released. It’s a great camera and if you mind spending much more on a7iv then I’d advise you to stick to a7iii and invest in lenses. Mk3 still suprises me a lot with its quality
I'm getting it for the tilting screen and higher clarity pictures idc at all about the video I use an a6400 for that but also the bigger hand grip etc this will be my first full frame I'm a portrait photographer as well that's my goal and I've never heard anyone say they prefer the flip out screen over the a7iv one
Yeah for portrait photography and weddings where I am also taking photos of people, it’s really rare to need to shoot from a super strange angle that the flippy screen comes in handy for as that’s usually unflattering for people. I also can’t use the safety clip on my holdfast straps anymore as they will get in the way of the flippy screen :/
So watching this and still trying to decide which is better for a natural light portrait photographer?? I've been used canon for years and after running my business for 3 years with my Canon 6D & 50mm 1.2, I'm just dissatisfied and feel like they are holding me back. I've shot many beautiful images over those years but desperately desire sharper photos which the only way I can do that now is in post which at this point I am so sick of. I want crisp images SOOC. I know it'll be an adjustment switching platforms but like I said, I am just ready and desperate.
Thanks for this review, Julia, very informative as always! There is something I am curious about your A7III: did you ever experience any shutter related problems during your time with it? There is some talk online about early shutter failure on the A7III, but I never saw reliable info from working pros. Since you are both a working pro and a reviewer, it would be great if we could hear about your experience. Thanks!
Great video. I upgraded from a nikon d5300 that i got years ago to sony a7iii. I stopped photography for a number of years and want to get back into it as a hobby. As a hobbyist, i bought my camera for just under $1000 which for me was great for what I need it to do. I like landscapes, macro, and taking pics and family/friend get togethers. Though i don't love the ergonomics and menu system but its good enough
No se de quien estoy mas enamorado, de ella y su sonrisa, o de las cámaras :3 están bellísimas. Creo que me quedare mientras tanto por el precio, con la A7III.
In all the videos I'm missing one thing. Can't find it anywhere! How about the responsiveness of the camera while writing to the card?? I recently shot an A7riv and this thing totally locks up while writing to the card. Is this improved in the A7iv? I currently own a Z6, while the autofocus isn't on par with the Sony's the camera does respond directly even while writing to the cards. You can enter the menu, have instant playback of the photos. I'm thinking about making the switch to Sony, but my experience on the a7riv holds me back. That was really a no go for me. Can someone please answer me?
If you're a photographer there's very very little reason to upgrade, i will never upgrade just for that ever slight improvement of AF in photos. If you do more of videos, and if you can afford it, A7iv is a good upgrade.
Wondering what you prefer for AF tracking - responsive or locked on? When would you use one over the other? Say for portraits vs events. Is there a time for each? I’m not exactly sure how to set mine for best results. Thanks
I talk about why I use each setting in my A7IV photo setup if you wanted to hear it in more detail, but I usually use locked on for weddings when there are constantly other people moving around through the frame and I don’t want to focus on them, just one person. Responsive for moving subjects :)
Thank god... someone else who prefers the tilt over the flip for stills... I really hope they don't go flippy on the A7RV. Please Sony stick with tilt for photo and flippy for video.
9:07 can't believe that an adult aussie could be distracted by a kangaroo, you're young at heart :) Keep that spirit, every review is a fun new discover.
I have a sony a7Iv seens it came out. I sold my 7iii. I am struggling on have another body to be my main or B cam for photos only. Recently i get the fx3 for main video. And the 7iv now is a b cam for video. But now, i want or a 7iii again or thinking on going to 7riii to be my main on photo. HELP!!!
Weird question haha, but where do you place your Rode mic? It sounds fantastic and I can't see it anywhere in the shot! I have a set as well but can't seem to dial it in like you
hello, good video. I have a question; I just bought the sony a7iv and I am wondering why when ir recoding 30p 4k 4.2.0 8bt it shuts down at 40 minutes recoding even with the high temperature on. I really don't know what's going on. it said that is too hot. at 30 minutes turn the warning lights on and at 40 minutes turn of. can you help me please? thanks in advance
I am so grateful you did this Comparison . Because, for what i wish to do with it seems more than good enough. 4:30 your posing examples are excellent,you pretty much did all the poses done when Photograph and people. Excellent thank you. Also the iii is much less than the lV
Fantastic review truly thinking of moving over to Sony have you ever had issues with your Sony A7iii's shutter breaking which we here about all over youtube?
Excellent comparison that I was just looking for as it's already taken three months to deliver my A7IV! Maybe I could live with the A7III 🤔 The AF difference was smaller than I thought, only a slight difference to my surprise.
It has been 2 months for me. I first ordered a cheap A7II in November but Sony stopped the production soon enough. The place I ordered from kept telling me the A7II will come eventually. Then I switched to the A7IV at January. This “chip shortage” really has gone on long enough
@@veeaa yeah me and you both. Scalpers have been busy again. I have seen the A7Iv else where but I don’t trust where they got that from. It is going to be a long long wait…. The A7III definitely is still rocking from popular opinion. The main reason I want the A7IV is just that this is my first full frame camera and I heard the new menu and buttons on the A7IV just works better. And all these improvements together worth that extra money for me than going back to the A7III again
Tbh I prefer the colors on the iii. They seem richer and the skin isn’t instant jaundice like the iv. Iv looked at some of your photos and I like the iii and how you process them, it comes out really nice. I also think the iii is better at night? So that’s a plus . Also doesn’t photoshop have a tool to essentially double the megapixel count of a photo? So you can get the higher resolution and color of the iii? I know there is a higher megapixel count of aiii aswell but I haven’t checked to compare images . Seems like the more the megapixels Sony has the less I like the color. They still look fine but since I have a choice I fee the aiii is considerably nicer and for me color is 98 percent the reason I love photos I like the Nikon z8 but I feel it’s kinda too sharp . I like a little softness. The 6ii was also on my mind
How does it feel, to walk and jump around these both cameras, to test the eye AF? Was very funny to watch at 👀😂 Great video. I like listening to you because you have such a great voice. In my opinion you could speak in the radio or a podcast 🤔
Thanks Julia! So I’m in my first year of wedding photography and right now I only have an a7iii. I was looking at trading it for an upgrade to the a7iv and then also getting a second a7iv. Do you think it would better to just have two a7iii cameras and not worry about upgrading? I’m only planning on doing stills as I don’t do any video work at this time. I know you said you used the a7iii for three+ years so your opinion means a lot! Thanks 🙏🏻❤️
Thx for the comparison. I've been shooting on an a6500 for 2.5 years now and have been looking to upgrade to full frame. I do primarily car photography and videography, but am debating if paying the extra cash for an a7iv for the 4k 60fps and 10 bit video is a better option than buying an a7iii.
Which camera? Sony A7R IV or sony A7 IV?? I do only concert photography not into video and also i don't fo prints n stuff... So i should go with new processor or old model? Is Sony A7R iv autofocus is better than a7 iv?? Need some suggestions?
thanks, for this nice video, I was searching for someones opnions and picture comparison and not only video comparison. It helps me making my choice and I think I might just go firstly for the sony a7 iii as I'm not a professionnal looking for the extra pixels / AF / little details extra I would get from the sony a7 iV
so the weaker iso performance is apparently due to the higher mp count. i am trying to decide between 73 and R3 but the weaker iso performance seems tolerable. my only concern is the lack of the anti-aliasing filter and issues with moiré, which would be a nuisance to deal with in video.
As a wedding photo- and videographer the flip out screen stops me from buying it. And the 33 MP files are too big. The 24 MP from the A7 III are just perfect. The 10 bit video files of course are fantastique.
A7 IV photo looks to have more natural colors. However I have heard that A7 IV has some technical issues like overheating and some other small issues. Have you experienced any technical problems with it Julia?
Yes A7 VI is the definatly good for me. Please, if anyone has the right info about Lenses, lend them to me. I work as a graphic designer and i need to take product shots and sometime Nature too. I was wondering what the best lenses would be for that. Thanks.
A73 is a beast. Still one of the best sensors on the market. The lack of a touch, movable screen with a higher DPI is really its only drawback. A7c is for video and does video better than A73 & 4. A74 is really necessary is you want the touch, movable screen and some minor updates. Definitely A74 if you want to take mostly photos and don’t have any of the cameras.
I am a canon 80D user and want to upgrade/switch to the Sony system. I am new to Sony but I do photo & video professionally, I was looking at the A7C but it seems that camera is mainly use for casual/hobbyist but still good enough for professional work. or should I just save more to get the A74 straight. let me know what you think, thanks!
@@safwans I would recommend the A73. It's under 2k and has a large amount of lenses that are amazing and affordable. I've used mine for 4k video, timelapses but mostly stills. Amazing for handheld shots and video w/ gimbal in low light! It performs better in lowlight vs my Canon R5 sometimes too. The sensor on it is actually better than some of Sony's higher end cameras too. Many TH-cam videos showcasing this. A7C is a good camera but would never recommend it unless video was your thing. The megapixel difference is too much and you'd notice it in your still shots.
Thank you for this video and information. There are reports of A7iv having issue where it’s focusing on eyelash instead of eye at not a low rate. Have you seen this issue? I have an OB A7iv arriving tomorrow to test but was curious if you had seen the A7iv having issues with grabbing eye focus consistently.
It seems like no reviewers mention that the RAW files now include a full resolution JPEG which makes them much better in AI culling software like Narrative.
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So, I have the A7iv but previously I did own and used the Sony a7iii professionally for portraiture and weddings, and in my opinion its like the Canon 5D mark ii and iii. Both cameras are excellent and highly reliable. The mark ii changed the photography and video landscape, when it came to what we expected to have in a camera at the time. Plus, it was affordable to the average working professional. The mark iii was improvement, in both the autofocus system and overall functionality. But I still knew some hobbyist and pros who still preferred the Canon 5d ii because they didn't see the reason to update. The Sony a7iii and A7iv is in the same situation, yes there are some cool improvements, but for someone who just got started in either video or photography the Sony a7iii is still a major player!
Yep that’s a great comparison! From my experience with Canon, most weddings photographers I know jumped from the 2 to the 3 for the dual card slots. The upgrade was harder to make once the 4 came out and I know a lot of people who just stuck with the 3. I kept the 3 for a year or 2 before moving to the 4 because I didn’t feel like there was a rush for me to switch!
I’m trying to buy a mirrorless camera for sometime now mainly for weddings and portraits. Tryna get into wedding photography. Which one should i go for? A7iii,A7riii or A7iv? A7iii obviously gives me more room to buy some good lenses with the saved money. I hope you would say something on this. I previously owned Nikon D7200. Should i save some money for lenses or go with a upgraded version?Thank you in advance.
One of the reasons switching from DSLR to mirrorless is size and weight. However as time progresses mirrorless gets bigger and bigger in the name of “better grip”. It’s no longer smaller than DSLR now.
Is it me or do skin tones look nicer with the III?
Both videos were recorded with a different picture profile, hence the difference in colors.
I noticed that too
I realized that earlier on in the video, the comparison seemed to show the a7iii to be more true to life and the a7iv to be a little flat
The Sony iv has a new feature, it’s called AJ
“Auto jaundice”
I prefer the iii,
I’d buy the iii over iv bc of this . That being said I’m debating on the Nikon 6 cameras because I prefer those tones even more and I think their lenses might be better aswell
Yo video hobbyist here, when doing videos, the A7IV allows 10 bit recording which allows more colors and more flexible post editing. Furthermore, using a log profile (which is what some semi-pros and hobbyist use to maximise color grading potential), allows more details to be retained. The colors are usually adjusted in post editing anyways. There's also different color profiles in both cameras that you can try out if you don't wanna spend time editing. It may be that she's recording on a different color profile/white balance/etc
Julia's goofy autofocus tests should become mandatory manufacturers marketing material 👍📸
You have incredible intelligence; there aren't many videos on TH-cam that get right to the point. You come off as very serious and competent in the way you present the material. I'm really impressed by your effort. I appreciate it.
I have upgraded from a6500 to a7iv. For landscape the a7iii is good enough. I also do bird photography, the bird AF and tracking is a huge improvement. And 33 mp give me more room to crop.
A7iii also have animal tracking what are u talking about
I love my a7iv!
Perfect for snapping pictures of METAL GEAR!
I wish all camera reviews were as good as this. Incredible.
Nice review... but staying with my a7iii, it works for what I need it for and a lot more, just happy with it... :)
Thank you and yep, I still want to make some videos with the A7III here and there because it’s still a great camera!
Thanks for a nice review as always. Personally, A7IV comes with a higher price tag and many more function upgrades that are unnecessary for me. So, for enhancing my photography, that is an easy decision for me to buy another new G-Master lens instead.
a better lens is always the answer :)
Always better investment
So newbie like me planning to buy a full frame camera after 11 yrs of photography with crop sensor.. Can i invest on A74?
@@santhoshsandy5298 If you have the money go ahead and get the a7iv, but lenses are honestly more important for image quality/auto focus than anything. So dont buy an a7iv if you cant get good lenses with it. If you cant, get the a7iii with good lenses. Both are solid options though!
@@santhoshsandy5298 If you’re buying new, buy an A7 IV, as I do think you get a much better camera for $500 more. However, if you’re willing to buy used, and you can get a substantial discount on an A7 III, then that’s the way to go, in my opinion. A slight wildcard is the A7C, whose image and video quality (as well as AF performance) is a bit better than the A7 III but has worse ergonomics but is actually a bit cheaper than the A7 III. Any of these cameras would do you well.
I was wondering about those two models, but I recently ended up buying an A7C which I've been very happy with. I think the camera will serve me for many years to come.
I had the a7c and picked up the a7iv and although it has many upgrades the battery dies quickly which sucks. A7c battery life is great !
The A7C is a great camera! I might do a comparison with that body as well since I’ve had a few requests for it 😊
@@juliatrotti i want to consider buying the a7iii but wondering about the battery life. Do have to switch batteries very often while on a shoot, or doing weddings?
@Christel Van Greunen the A73 has great battery life.
@christelvangreunen293 battery life is the best. I shoot weddings and 2 batteries are more than enough to cover a whole day of shooting.
Thanks for the overview! At some point I'd love to upgrade my A7iii to the A7iv as a B-Cam to my FX3, but since I use the A7iii for mainly photography and FX3 mainly for video, I'm good for now. Hugely helpful to see that both are great, but it's not the night and day difference for stills that something like the A7Siii was for video compared to the A7Sii. An upgrade to be sure, but far from an immediate need to stay competitive.
Just bought a sony a7III and the 28-70. I have upgraded from the canon t7 so as you know a very big difference. I'm so excited to get this camera. For a person who mainly does bird photography I'm saving up for the 200-300 and then maybe in the future cause it's super expensive the sigma 200-600
hey bro is that really worth buying a7iii now it’s bit older and what’s your opinion .im planning to buy that one
i just got a A7 IV a few days ago. I also got a a7R III . I can say the RIII is still a little sharper because the extra megapixels and lack of AA fillter ! But the A7 IV blows is out of the watter at AF ! It focuses with eye af even if the subject has the eyes closed and head in the side, not looking at the photographer ! WOW ! Also focuses a LOT better in low light, then the RIII struggles. Also at iso 10000 the images are usable, and the maximum i would go on the RIII was 6400 and that's with a lot of noise reduction in editing(I usually avoid using more than iso 3200). I also like the new body design and how it sits in my hand, the grip or at least the grip extension was a must on the RIII, not really on the A7 IV. The video is great too ! Overall it is a great camera ! I just wish it had the better evf and viefinder from the ''better'' Sonys and it would have been perfect !
A7iii still is a Queen.
I just don't wanna hear about z9, R3, R5, R6, A7r4, A1 whatever!! My A7iv is king....
Looks great, but for a hobbyist who only takes the camera out during vacations and big family events, it's not enough for me to upgrade from the iii to the iv.
Thanks for pointing out you don’t need the latest gear to make professional content your clients love
I'm a A7R4 shooter. Great camera, only if you have PERFECT lighting. I've decided that I was going to pick up the a73 until the a74 came out. Only 500 dollars more so worth the upgrade. Need less megapixels for low light
No matter what camera you choose the light its so important but the real diference between a 7lll and a7IV its in video you can do a lot with 10 bit 4:2:2
Just the color sci was enough for me to go A7Iv. If you do paid gigs its well worth getting correct colors. But if not paid gigs the A7iii is great
My a7iii is still making me money and color science is an excuse for poor color grading. You just have to know how to work with Sony colors.
@@victoryisyourportionits it's about efficiency. Photography is about making money.
@@craigman7262 for some yes but to most it's their art but hey you do with your camera as you please.
Thank you so much for all your work Julia. I am with Sony now for my professionnal work. Cheers from France. Julien.
A7III have a brighter highlights in video, which is what I don't want anymore. 10Bit, so 7IV is the choice. bye green tint
what I really like about your videos is that you are really down to earth... good luck
Thank you for the detailed comparison.
Did you notice any issues with the EyeAF? Many A7IV users complains about slight front-focus problem when using EyeAF.
Thank you.
According to Sony support, they have acknowledged it as an issue and are working on a firmware update.
"Official SONY message from support
"Thank you for choosing Sony products. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on Real-time Eye AF function of ILCE-7M4. We have also confirmed that the subject in front of the eyes such as eyebrows, eyelashes, and nose may be in focus instead of the eyes, with ILCE-7M4. We are currently working on a firmware update to improve the accuracy of Real-time Eye AF. We will inform on our website as soon as the information is ready so please kindly wait for the announcement."
Thank you! I personally haven’t experienced any eye AF issues so far, but I keep an eye out for it. It could apparently be a batch issue, I’m not sure. But yes, Sony did say they will have a firmware update soon.
Great comparison :) I'm loving the a7iv so much!
I got the iii and the IV. I think the upgrades are cool but not necessary. The images are slightly better. What I believe is worth paying for is the better grip, flippy screen, improved IBIS and AF. However, this is not necessary. The biggest issue is the eye AF that many have reported to be out of focus. With my 50 1.2 the A7IV focuses on my subject's eye lashes. Sony is aware of this problem and hopefully it gets fixed. Without a fix I cannot recommend that camera.
@Corn Rub how is that? the selective focus works just fine?
Did it get fixed?
Thank you so much Julia for the very informative and helpful comparative review! God bless and good luck!
o need to upgrade to A7iv for photography. In fact, better get a used A9 for better fast and silent shooting at an even lower price.
I’ve upgraded to the A7iv, for most of the reasons you have highlighted in this video. I had both for a couple of months but found myself mainly using the A7iv so decided to sell the a7iii. Great vid by the way as ever 👍
I’m trying to buy a mirrorless camera for sometime now mainly for weddings and portraits. Tryna get into wedding photography. Which one should i go for? A7iii,A7riii or A7iv? A7iii obviously gives me more room to buy some good lens with the saved money. I hope you would say something on this. Thank you in advance.
full articulating screen is much better if you shot not only horizontal (i do many vertical pictures portrait/fashion/packshot)... it change a LOT.
I'll be sticking to my A7riii. It's a pretty disappointing upgrade from Sony to be honest. Thankyou for the review and saving me $.
Nice comparison :) I‘m still happy with my A7III, but the A7IV is amazing 😍👌🏽
Sold My A7iv
I bought A7sIII used one for
A$4100 and sony A7iii low shutter A$1500, (24MP less stress for lightroom,
specially for wedding day photos (over 700 to go through)
Belive A7iv over price in Australia (A$4000)
You can’t hate Julia’s smile
Just this switch between stills, movie, and S&Q is worth the upgrade. I am tried for flipping modes rotating a dial on my A7C.
Great , easy to get comparison, Julia. I would love you to do a comparison between the A7iv and the A7C in the same vein.
Thanks and I will, I had a few requests for this 😄
Wow, the reviewer and model are one and the same. Don't see that every day. :) Very nicely done and practical review that gets to the basics quickly. The side by side approach is very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the review! I would love to upgrade to A7IV soon as I’m looking to include more video in my work 😄
Do you have any thoughts for Milky Way Photography? Which one would be better? is there any difference? The Fully articulated screen of the A7IV would be of great help when you shoot vertical pictures and the cam is 1 feet off the ground.
Thank you Julia for another warm, informative and entertaining video, I think that the A7IV is definitely a better camera with more features to work on, but as you say on your video you have been working with the A7III for 3 years and you loved it 😍. In summary if you have the extra cash 💰 I say go for it
IV is SHIT. costs 1/3 more than a7III and brings NOTHING real new and usefull, only for video.
This video is so helpful..it is a complete walk through of both cameras..great job
Thank you!
Thanks Julia, beautifully put together review. Very helpful :)
Should you go for a7III or a7IV if you are new to sony and want to buy your first sony-camera?
Thanks Julia, i am waiting for such type of massive comparison, final i got it from your channel.
Thanks for making the VIdeo Julia. In my opinion upgrading to or having the sony a7iii is a good choice if you're really on a budget becuase i can literally see almost a $1000 difference (would be better for having the lens) and seeing the comparison you make, its not really such a big deal except if you're going to use it as a professional use.
Thanks for the comment! It made me think what's best option for me as I was thinking between A7 III and A7 IV (upgrade from amateur Canon M50), for that extra 1k I'd rather buy good telephoto zoom lens and enjoy taking pictures of wildlife and sports.
Nice Videos Julia.. I am started following you with the same A74💙 keep going Beyond Basic 😉
The price is my main issue. You get nearly new III for 700-800€. A used IV costs the double prove. 10bit 4:2:2 and 50fps as the way better AF (the old one is still great) makes me thinking if the double price are worth the upgrade.
Nice comparison Julia 💛💛💛
I'm looking to upgrade my a6000 and think I have settled on the A7iv.
I have slowly been buying quality lenses, but now I think it is time to upgrade the body.
Thanks for the review.
I upgraded from a6000 to a7iii before a7iv was released. It’s a great camera and if you mind spending much more on a7iv then I’d advise you to stick to a7iii and invest in lenses. Mk3 still suprises me a lot with its quality
Thank you for the review! Which lens did you use in the review?
You are such a sunshine and it is a big joy to watch your videos ! :-) thank you so much for your content
I'm getting it for the tilting screen and higher clarity pictures idc at all about the video I use an a6400 for that but also the bigger hand grip etc this will be my first full frame I'm a portrait photographer as well that's my goal and I've never heard anyone say they prefer the flip out screen over the a7iv one
Yeah for portrait photography and weddings where I am also taking photos of people, it’s really rare to need to shoot from a super strange angle that the flippy screen comes in handy for as that’s usually unflattering for people. I also can’t use the safety clip on my holdfast straps anymore as they will get in the way of the flippy screen :/
Great video comparison, always great videos. In the future would love to upgrade my camera to the a7iv but for now I'm more focus on a lens.
Your audio sounds great in this video. What mic are you using?
this is sooooo helpful omg new favorite channel thank you so much!!
So watching this and still trying to decide which is better for a natural light portrait photographer?? I've been used canon for years and after running my business for 3 years with my Canon 6D & 50mm 1.2, I'm just dissatisfied and feel like they are holding me back. I've shot many beautiful images over those years but desperately desire sharper photos which the only way I can do that now is in post which at this point I am so sick of. I want crisp images SOOC. I know it'll be an adjustment switching platforms but like I said, I am just ready and desperate.
Thanks for this review, Julia, very informative as always! There is something I am curious about your A7III: did you ever experience any shutter related problems during your time with it? There is some talk online about early shutter failure on the A7III, but I never saw reliable info from working pros. Since you are both a working pro and a reviewer, it would be great if we could hear about your experience. Thanks!
Great video. I upgraded from a nikon d5300 that i got years ago to sony a7iii. I stopped photography for a number of years and want to get back into it as a hobby. As a hobbyist, i bought my camera for just under $1000 which for me was great for what I need it to do. I like landscapes, macro, and taking pics and family/friend get togethers. Though i don't love the ergonomics and menu system but its good enough
How you like the upgrade?
@@mateuszx5648 it's been fantastic in only have 1 lens, the sigma 24-70 art lens and it has performed beyond my expectations
I also have a d5300 and want to upgrade, i think i ll get the a7iv
No se de quien estoy mas enamorado, de ella y su sonrisa, o de las cámaras :3 están bellísimas. Creo que me quedare mientras tanto por el precio, con la A7III.
In all the videos I'm missing one thing. Can't find it anywhere! How about the responsiveness of the camera while writing to the card?? I recently shot an A7riv and this thing totally locks up while writing to the card. Is this improved in the A7iv? I currently own a Z6, while the autofocus isn't on par with the Sony's the camera does respond directly even while writing to the cards. You can enter the menu, have instant playback of the photos. I'm thinking about making the switch to Sony, but my experience on the a7riv holds me back. That was really a no go for me. Can someone please answer me?
If you're a photographer there's very very little reason to upgrade, i will never upgrade just for that ever slight improvement of AF in photos. If you do more of videos, and if you can afford it, A7iv is a good upgrade.
Wondering what you prefer for AF tracking - responsive or locked on? When would you use one over the other? Say for portraits vs events. Is there a time for each? I’m not exactly sure how to set mine for best results. Thanks
I talk about why I use each setting in my A7IV photo setup if you wanted to hear it in more detail, but I usually use locked on for weddings when there are constantly other people moving around through the frame and I don’t want to focus on them, just one person. Responsive for moving subjects :)
Thank god... someone else who prefers the tilt over the flip for stills... I really hope they don't go flippy on the A7RV. Please Sony stick with tilt for photo and flippy for video.
9:07 can't believe that an adult aussie could be distracted by a kangaroo, you're young at heart :) Keep that spirit, every review is a fun new discover.
Haha it's special seeing them out in the wild when you're not expecting it!
Best review/comparison for these Sony bodies. Thank you.
Great Video!
Would love to see this kind of comparison with the Sony A7IV and Canon R6 :)
I have a sony a7Iv seens it came out. I sold my 7iii. I am struggling on have another body to be my main or B cam for photos only. Recently i get the fx3 for main video. And the 7iv now is a b cam for video. But now, i want or a 7iii again or thinking on going to 7riii to be my main on photo. HELP!!!
Weird question haha, but where do you place your Rode mic? It sounds fantastic and I can't see it anywhere in the shot! I have a set as well but can't seem to dial it in like you
hello, good video. I have a question; I just bought the sony a7iv and I am wondering why when ir recoding 30p 4k 4.2.0 8bt it shuts down at 40 minutes recoding even with the high temperature on. I really don't know what's going on. it said that is too hot. at 30 minutes turn the warning lights on and at 40 minutes turn of. can you help me please? thanks in advance
I’m debating to upgrade from my a7ii, would it be in my best interest to jump towards the 4 instead of the 3?
I am so grateful you did this Comparison . Because, for what i wish to do with it seems more than good enough. 4:30 your posing examples are excellent,you pretty much did all the poses done when Photograph and people. Excellent thank you. Also the iii is much less than the lV
Fantastic review truly thinking of moving over to Sony have you ever had issues with your Sony A7iii's shutter breaking which we here about all over youtube?
Thank you! I personally haven’t had any shutter issues, I would have made a video if I did haha ;)
Great review, nicely done!
As a photographer, What do you think about the flip screen in the a7IV? Don't you find more confortable de tilt screen in the a7iii?
Yes definitely! I’ve said many times in my videos including my main review that I’m not super happy about the flip screen.
Excellent comparison that I was just looking for as it's already taken three months to deliver my A7IV! Maybe I could live with the A7III 🤔
The AF difference was smaller than I thought, only a slight difference to my surprise.
It has been 2 months for me. I first ordered a cheap A7II in November but Sony stopped the production soon enough. The place I ordered from kept telling me the A7II will come eventually. Then I switched to the A7IV at January. This “chip shortage” really has gone on long enough
@@gundamaction1201 Damn, bad luck! When we finally decide to get the A7III, it's going to be out of stock everywhere too 😂
@@veeaa yeah me and you both. Scalpers have been busy again. I have seen the A7Iv else where but I don’t trust where they got that from. It is going to be a long long wait….
The A7III definitely is still rocking from popular opinion. The main reason I want the A7IV is just that this is my first full frame camera and I heard the new menu and buttons on the A7IV just works better. And all these improvements together worth that extra money for me than going back to the A7III again
Tbh I prefer the colors on the iii. They seem richer and the skin isn’t instant jaundice like the iv.
Iv looked at some of your photos and I like the iii and how you process them, it comes out really nice.
I also think the iii is better at night? So that’s a plus . Also doesn’t photoshop have a tool to essentially double the megapixel count of a photo? So you can get the higher resolution and color of the iii?
I know there is a higher megapixel count of aiii aswell but I haven’t checked to compare images . Seems like the more the megapixels Sony has the less I like the color.
They still look fine but since I have a choice I fee the aiii is considerably nicer and for me color is 98 percent the reason I love photos
I like the Nikon z8 but I feel it’s kinda too sharp . I like a little softness. The 6ii was also on my mind
How does it feel, to walk and jump around these both cameras, to test the eye AF? Was very funny to watch at 👀😂
Great video. I like listening to you because you have such a great voice. In my opinion you could speak in the radio or a podcast 🤔
Hahaha it's actually really fun running around seeing if I can lose the eye af point. And thank you!
Hi Julia just curious what microphone setup do you use for outdoor shoots like this? Thank you!
A very informative and entertaining video! Looks like you are also a professional model ☺️
Thanks Julia! So I’m in my first year of wedding photography and right now I only have an a7iii. I was looking at trading it for an upgrade to the a7iv and then also getting a second a7iv. Do you think it would better to just have two a7iii cameras and not worry about upgrading? I’m only planning on doing stills as I don’t do any video work at this time. I know you said you used the a7iii for three+ years so your opinion means a lot! Thanks 🙏🏻❤️
Can you Compare Fudjifilm XT-4 and Sony A7iv. Please and I'd love that 😊
Thx for the comparison. I've been shooting on an a6500 for 2.5 years now and have been looking to upgrade to full frame. I do primarily car photography and videography, but am debating if paying the extra cash for an a7iv for the 4k 60fps and 10 bit video is a better option than buying an a7iii.
Love the way you say "bye" in your videos
Which camera?
Sony A7R IV or sony A7 IV??
I do only concert photography not into video and also i don't fo prints n stuff...
So i should go with new processor or old model?
Is Sony A7R iv autofocus is better than a7 iv??
Need some suggestions?
please do comparison between a7iii vs a7c like this, thanks
thanks, for this nice video, I was searching for someones opnions and picture comparison and not only video comparison. It helps me making my choice and I think I might just go firstly for the sony a7 iii as I'm not a professionnal looking for the extra pixels / AF / little details extra I would get from the sony a7 iV
so the weaker iso performance is apparently due to the higher mp count. i am trying to decide between 73 and R3 but the weaker iso performance seems tolerable. my only concern is the lack of the anti-aliasing filter and issues with moiré, which would be a nuisance to deal with in video.
As a wedding photo- and videographer the flip out screen stops me from buying it. And the 33 MP files are too big. The 24 MP from the A7 III are just perfect. The 10 bit video files of course are fantastique.
I personally really like the 33MP files, but yes also as a wedding photographer I prefer the tilt screen 100%.
A7 IV photo looks to have more natural colors. However I have heard that A7 IV has some technical issues like overheating and some other small issues. Have you experienced any technical problems with it Julia?
Do you record your audio directly into the camera? Or do you record it into a zoom recorder?
this photos shot on compress raw or uncompress raw
Yes A7 VI is the definatly good for me. Please, if anyone has the right info about Lenses, lend them to me. I work as a graphic designer and i need to take product shots and sometime Nature too. I was wondering what the best lenses would be for that. Thanks.
A73 is a beast. Still one of the best sensors on the market. The lack of a touch, movable screen with a higher DPI is really its only drawback. A7c is for video and does video better than A73 & 4. A74 is really necessary is you want the touch, movable screen and some minor updates. Definitely A74 if you want to take mostly photos and don’t have any of the cameras.
I am a canon 80D user and want to upgrade/switch to the Sony system. I am new to Sony but I do photo & video professionally, I was looking at the A7C but it seems that camera is mainly use for casual/hobbyist but still good enough for professional work. or should I just save more to get the A74 straight. let me know what you think, thanks!
@@safwans I would recommend the A73. It's under 2k and has a large amount of lenses that are amazing and affordable. I've used mine for 4k video, timelapses but mostly stills. Amazing for handheld shots and video w/ gimbal in low light! It performs better in lowlight vs my Canon R5 sometimes too. The sensor on it is actually better than some of Sony's higher end cameras too. Many TH-cam videos showcasing this. A7C is a good camera but would never recommend it unless video was your thing. The megapixel difference is too much and you'd notice it in your still shots.
If you do have the extra $400-600 for A74, get it! The A73 will be amazing and cheaper. It's a good pro entry level camera
This was an excellent and helpful video, thank you!
Thank you for this video and information. There are reports of A7iv having issue where it’s focusing on eyelash instead of eye at not a low rate. Have you seen this issue? I have an OB A7iv arriving tomorrow to test but was curious if you had seen the A7iv having issues with grabbing eye focus consistently.
Such a great comparison video this is ❤️.
Can u please do a comparison video between A7c vs A7iv, I'm confused & wanna know about A7c . Thanks ☺️
Thank you and yeah, I want to do that next!
@@juliatrotti haya 👋😃, Really appreciate. ☺️
@Corn Rub yup got it, thanks really appreciated. 😄
The iso performace from a7iii is superior
Thank you for great review, Subscribed !!!! 😊
It seems like no reviewers mention that the RAW files now include a full resolution JPEG which makes them much better in AI culling software like Narrative.
Hello. I know the sony a7iii had quite big problems with magenta, does the a7iv have higher WB accuracy?
Which camera would you suggest for photography and that's gonna be my first camera
Sony a7miii Or A7riii