Sony A7iv vs A7iii Comparison Do You Need to Upgrade?

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @cmchicago
    @cmchicago 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent comparison of two well-regarded Sony mirrorless cameras. Thank you for mentioning and demonstrating the difference between the tilt-up-only limited articulation of the A7iii screen and the tilt-and-flip full articulation of the Sony A7iv. For solo shooters and UA-cam content creators, fully articulated screens (tilt-and-flip) on cameras like the Sony A7iv and the Sony A7Siii are greatly appreciated.

  • @Andreas_Reuter
    @Andreas_Reuter 2 роки тому +14

    Great comparison Jake! As somebody owning an A7iii, an A7C, and an A7S3, I am still tempted by the A7IV.... But my rational mind tells me that there is hardly a reason to justify buying it... Usually I am quickly falling for GAS, but this time I think I don't. Hope my bank account will thank me for that 😋 Cheers from Germany

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Andreas! I would say if you have budget then maybe look at adding a lens instead. You have some amazing cameras already!! Cheers mate

    • @h-dawg969
      @h-dawg969 2 роки тому +2

      If your really on a budget, but are ready to make the jump to Sony, would you say that the A7iii and the 24-70 kit lens will suffice for the moment.
      My thinking is that once I’m on e Mount, I’ll be able to upgrade in the future, so if I get an A7iii, it would be a plenty good enough camera, and I can invest in a lens or 2, then at a later date when I can/do upgrade to the 4, I will be able to keep the lenses?
      I need it for both stills and video, not prop cession all at the moment, but I am studying a video/photo based course.
      What are the differences between the many A7’s?
      It gets consisting with the A7iii, A7s iii, A7c, A7r iii, etc etc.
      Anyone in the comments (or Mr Sloan himself?) with Sony camera experience, what are you thoughts?
      The A7 iii is deffo a sufficient camera for stills and photos as my first move to full frame and mirrorless?
      I’m to be upgrading from a Nikon D5600 at the mo. It’s a shame as I have 3 lenses I use often, but I really wanna move to full frame mirror less.
      Thanks for the info here, it’s really frustrating that there is no way to try before I buy. I’m deffo decided I am going Sony, but just don’t know wether to wait longer for the IV, or go for the iii that I can get pretty much straight away with the 24-70 kit lens, and have options for another lens, with plan to expand lens collection as & when.
      I don’t wanna leave a huge comment so why original question gets lost… so…. A7iii will suffice as first ‘proper’ camera, or wait months for the IV?
      Cheers from a wet and windy Cornwall! x

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому

      @@h-dawg969 if you don't have any problems with your D5600 or if it fulfills your style of photography then in my opinion why switch to Sony.
      If you could sell your Nikon gear for a decent amount of money then switching to the A7iii would be a good move of you prefer it's system and the many lenses that are available.
      If you can hang on to your Nikon gear and get the A7iii as a second body and get e-mount lenses that you haven't got but you'd need then it'll be perfect, in my opinion.
      I personally started photography with the A7iii in 2019 and haven't been thinking of upgrading,at least in the near future. I shoot mostly macro with 90mm and wildlife with 200-600 mm lens and been very happy. General stills and videography have been great with my level of experience and expertise.
      I might want to upgrade to a more expensive body if I need to shoot with higher burst rates.

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому +1

      @@h-dawg969 can you rent one to try before you buy?

  • @poorkidjp
    @poorkidjp 2 роки тому

    What happens when you connect an external monitor on the a7iv? Will it also go black camera display? Do we get hdmi info display? thanks for such a great review.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately the screen will still go black when an hdmi cable is plugged in and control info is set to go out through hdmi.

  • @DavidQuiring
    @DavidQuiring 2 роки тому +3

    @3:53 - did you accidentally label those 120fps shots backwards? Because to my eye the A7III slow motion looks much sharper as it is published.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      I’ll double check and if I did I’ll make a correction comment and pin it

    • @knowyouryoga
      @knowyouryoga 2 роки тому

      I noticed that too

  • @jamesprecious1035
    @jamesprecious1035 2 роки тому +1

    Jake, I just spent my first day out shooting with my A7IV after watching all of your video's including your set up Video. Having been out of the game for a very long time I have to say a big thanks as I think I would have been pretty lost with out your's and others help here on UA-cam. I"m super happy with the first days results and I'm really looking forward to all that I have to learn.
    We just got through a pretty long cold snap here in Vancouver but nothing like you guys are experiencing this year. Looking forward to Wednesday's live stream. Cheers!

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear it’s helped you! Sorry about the cold snap lol. I feel your pain. Looking forward to seeing you on the live stream!

  • @GardenLawncareGuy
    @GardenLawncareGuy 2 роки тому +1

    Hi jake buying the A7iv I have option for 600 more to upgrade from the sony kit lens 28-70 to the tamron - mainly using for filming on youtube. Be interested in a comparison between kit lenses if you have them and any views if it's really worth that extra to upgrade when I buy the cam

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      I don’t have any kit lenses but I have used them and I’ll say that you will notice a big step up in image quality when you buy a better lens like the tamron 28-200 or 28-75 etc. if you can get the 28-200 and you’ll be set to shoot a ton with your new camera!

  • @najmgamer4172
    @najmgamer4172 2 роки тому +3

    God I wish I could afford the a7iv. It's my dream camera, for it to record without time limit as well as the new color science and improved autofocus, it's literally enough for me. Also the stabe is an added bonus!

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      I hope you can get one soon!

    • @najmgamer4172
      @najmgamer4172 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan thank you!! I will save up and get one for sure
      Have a nice day.

  • @waverunneradventuregfx
    @waverunneradventuregfx 2 роки тому +4

    A7c,a7siii,a7iv comparison please?

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Oh wow I will see doing that!

  • @TheThaiLife
    @TheThaiLife 2 роки тому +2

    Your reviews and beautiful landscapes always blow me away and I live in Thailand :). Another interesting comparison, info and entertainment.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks a lot! I am envious of you lol. I have spent a lot great times in Thailand in my childhood and young adult years exploring from Chang Mai all the way down to Ko Lipe. I need to come back for a visit I've missed it

    • @TheThaiLife
      @TheThaiLife 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan It would be awesome to have you here. In spite of what they say on travel, it's not too bad to travel here. I just visited my folks in Dallas last month for 2 weeks and it was reasonably easy. Hope to see you here some day soon.

  • @Lordvader330
    @Lordvader330 2 роки тому +1

    I have been waiting for this! Thanks Jake.

  • @okanaganpeterjames
    @okanaganpeterjames 2 роки тому +1

    Looking at picking up an A7iv. It will be my first camera that isn't a cell phone or a drone . I have watched all of your recent videos about possible lens combinations. Wondered what your thoughts are on the kit lens that comes with the A7iv. Is it any good or should i save the couple hundred dollars and get body only and invest that in better glass? I am Canadian. Think it is exactly 200 dollars difference between kit version compared to body only. Thank you Jake

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      The kit lens isn’t terrible and will certainly get you going while you save for some better glass. You will probably be able to sell the kit lens (in decent condition) for what you pay for it when you do get better lenses.

  • @RichardBurrows-j8r
    @RichardBurrows-j8r 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much really informative and helped me with my decision between the two cameras, much appreciated from rural Lincolnshire UK

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  10 місяців тому

      Awesome glad to hear it

  • @dougcooper4917
    @dougcooper4917 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Comparison Video Jake! Thank You. I Wish That I Could Afford It.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Thanks Doug and I hope you get one some day!

  • @scottlee4664
    @scottlee4664 2 роки тому +1

    I have question about the lens since you have the 24gm why still use 24-105 not 35-150 for traveling? I have 24-105 and 17-28 just curious thanks

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      I don't have the 35-150 I only had it for a month from tamron on loan. I use the 24-105 for lots of stuff since it has OIS built in and helps with handheld shooting run and gun style. Truthfully I think the 20mm and the 24-105 is going to be a great combo. I want to buy the 35-150 some day but I don't really have a need for it yet

    • @scottlee4664
      @scottlee4664 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan thanks I’ll keep my 24-105 I just bought 35 prime for street night photos and portrait photo. 35-150 maybe heavy for traveling and gimbal.

  • @khasarsandag1419
    @khasarsandag1419 2 роки тому +1

    does A7 iv record 4k in s&q mode? a7 iii and a7r iv record s&q in 1080 only.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      yes it does up to 60fps (with the 1.5x crop) and anything less than 60 as well.

  • @emmanuelmarthol3156
    @emmanuelmarthol3156 2 роки тому +2

    What is the name of your red coat?

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      That is an Arcteryx LT Proton jacket. I have many layers under it lol but its a great jacket for all around use

  • @barrysmith5985
    @barrysmith5985 Рік тому

    Do you have a set up video for your settings you run on the Sony a7iv? I asked about it on your stream last night. Thank you for your time. 🙏🏻

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  Рік тому

      I do and I posted a link in the stream but here you go: ua-cam.com/video/BikZTHSY-7I/v-deo.htmlsi=J2nBS7jP0luVLxsB

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 2 роки тому +3

    I am a prosumer that doesn't really shoot video coming from a Canon RP (never buy that camera) and deciding between an A7iii, A7IV, R, R6 or Z6 or Z6ii and ultimately bought an A7iii last week and also a Tamron 28-200 and I am loving it so far. I got the A7ii for a good price and ultimately I didn't see the value in going for the A7IV. I kept my L lenses and got a Sigma MC-11 adapter for them. I should have bought the A7iii a long time ago.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Fantastic glad to hear you like that setup. The a7iii with the tamron is a solid performer!

  • @lilloc2094
    @lilloc2094 2 роки тому +2

    Good video I'm thinking about switching over to Sony and getting a Sony A7IV coming from a Nikon Z6ii shooter

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      It would be an upgrade for sure but have you considered the z9? if you already have Nikon glass it might be a better way to go

    • @lilloc2094
      @lilloc2094 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan Yes I've thought about the Z9 but my Z6ii already has some problems with it. I even sent it back to Nikon for repairs but they weren't much help

    • @ozarksdigitalcreations9254
      @ozarksdigitalcreations9254 2 роки тому +1

      @@lilloc2094 The A7IV is not an upgrade to the Z6. In a shootout it was barely better than the Z5. Not to mention the focusing issues, heat issues and shutter issues being reported. If you haven't swapped yet, don't waste your money. I almost made the switch as well until I stopped relying on paid youtube reviews and did more research.

    • @lilloc2094
      @lilloc2094 2 роки тому

      @@ozarksdigitalcreations9254 I'm barely seeing this right now lol but yea your absolutely right I heard about the Sony Shutter problems you can only press it about 200,000 something times before it breaks which is ridiculous with the price being almost 3,000 but I'm sticking with my Nikon Z6ii I love the colors straight out the camera they barley need editing

  • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
    @BlackapinoTheTechGuy 2 роки тому +1

    *Which FF Sony's have the Articulating Screens?*

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      The a7sIII the a7iv and the a7c so far…

  • @chowfilms9036
    @chowfilms9036 Рік тому

    Any thoughts on the rolling shutter on the iv vs iii? I own the A7iii already but have thought about upgrading to this or the FX3.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  Рік тому

      The a7iv has slightly better rolling shutter than the A7III but not much, the FX3 has fantastic rolling shutter performance. There is almost none in the camera

  • @mitchcarey7719
    @mitchcarey7719 2 роки тому

    Can it shoot slow motion shots as well, or how does it compare to the more expensive Sony mirrorless cameras? What camera would be the best choice for videography, and photography overall? Would love to be able to shoot slow motion, take quality pictures and videos, and have no problems with uploading and editing. Please let me know, thank you.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      either one I give some slow motion shot examples. The A7III is limited to 1080 120 where the a7iv can shoot 4k 60 and 1080 120

  • @charlierivera5725
    @charlierivera5725 2 роки тому +1

    Hi there. Liked the information on this video thank you. I’ve been shooting with Nikon D5 and have Nikon glass. 24-120 f4, 70-200 f2.8 G VRii, 200-500 f5.6
    Having a hard time switching, although I love the features of the Sony a7iv. I think I can let go my Nikon glass and start again but for the first time I am confused if I do this or not. Do you think I’ll be happy going from the D5 to a7iv. My wife just switched to Sony a7Riii and is pretty good. I don’t need so many mega pixels so I’ll be fine with 33
    Any suggestions? Sorry I am mumbling but like I said, is hard to let the glass go. Thank you JUST SUBSCRIBED as well. Thank you

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      If you have all that Nikon glass have you considered the Z9? It’s a beast of a camera!

    • @charlierivera5725
      @charlierivera5725 2 роки тому +1

      @@JakeSloan can’t afford it now 😢😢😢

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      How about the z6 II? Also an excellent camera. Very similar specs to the a7iv.

    • @charlierivera5725
      @charlierivera5725 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan yes I am thinking about keeping the D5 and getting another Z6ii. I had one about a year ago. Great little camera. Yes sir that’s what I am trying to decide. Thank you so much

  • @marcuschay8962
    @marcuschay8962 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the amazing video.
    For a non color grading user - which camera do you recommend ?
    Is the A7iv’s 7k oversampled to 4k video sharper than the A7iii (6k to 4k)? Can we see noticeable different in real world?

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      either one just shoot in standard color mode and yes the A7iv is sharper and its noticeable so if you can afford it I would definitely get that A7iv. Even in standard color you will see the difference from the 10bit footage as well

    • @marcuschay8962
      @marcuschay8962 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan Thanks for your reply.
      Do you have any idea what is the A7IV HDMI output capable of for an external recorder?

    • @kifley19
      @kifley19 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan does the 10-bit 4k look sharper than the 8-bit 4k on the A7IV

  • @darkpixelstudios
    @darkpixelstudios 2 роки тому +1

    cant see any diference in the hd 120p :/ still i guess i will upgread soon and hope you are right.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      It's very close but also UA-cam definitely compresses the heck out of video lol

    • @darkpixelstudios
      @darkpixelstudios 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan I do belive that very much, and I'm definitely already organizing myself to do the update and see for myself.. 4k60 say no more 😉

  • @gregd4096
    @gregd4096 2 роки тому

    Since they changed tho bodies a slight bit, Will my battery grip, and batteries from the A7iii work or is it all new?

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      the batteries will work but I don't think the battery grip will

  • @MohammadEhsanYousaf
    @MohammadEhsanYousaf 2 роки тому +1

    amazing Video Sir but sir can you please compare sony a7iv vs sony a7siii 1080p 4:2:2?

  • @LoganArndt
    @LoganArndt 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video Jake.

  • @JessDemant
    @JessDemant 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Jake great video, but I chose instead to buy the Sony A7RIIIA with Sony-Cashback as I was interested in even more pixels than the Sony A7IV has (I only take photos) and it was also cheaper, so that was the obvious choice for me!
    Greetings from Denmark

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      Excellent choice! I’ve shot with that camera as well and it’s great

  • @andyxmunoz
    @andyxmunoz Рік тому

    Struggling if I want to purchase a Sony A7iii as a back up cam. I have a Sony A7IV currently... decisions decisions! Especially since the body is only $1499usd today.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  Рік тому +1

      Before you do have you considered the new 6700 from sony? I think that will match up better and is in the same price range

    • @andyxmunoz
      @andyxmunoz Рік тому

      @@JakeSloan thanks for the advice! I’ll look into it!

  • @outDood705
    @outDood705 2 роки тому

    hello my friend 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

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      To help the camera stay cool make sure the screen is pulled away from the body also if you are charging at the same time it will make the temp higher. Powering using a dummy battery that plugs into the wall will help massively

  • @TheArmatureStudios
    @TheArmatureStudios 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review! It helped me make my purchase. It's great for internal recording and stills, but now I'm having overheating issues while just outputting clean hdmi, sitting idle. Have you seen it heat up while using the clean hdmi out? Even idle without recording? I exchanged my first one for a new unit and still have the same problem. I feel like I'm crazy, Sony is trying to tell me that should be normal. It's pretty unusable as a video camera with an external recorder, like on a gimbal or shoulder rig. All it takes is a couple 1 minute video clip recordings internally while outputting hdmi to overheat it. No matter what the resolution or bit depth.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Make sure and change the auto temp shut off to high from normal (I show you how to do this in my setting and setup video) and then make sure the screen is opened away from the body. Keeping the screen closed will allow much more heat to build up internally.

    • @TheArmatureStudios
      @TheArmatureStudios 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan thank you for replying! I did those steps, and even with those adjustments the camera gets so hot I can barely touch it, and if I do a real estate shoot for instance where I'm spending around 45 minutes running around a house recording a minute or so at a time, with a minute or so between recordings, externally on a ninja and internally on the camera for redundancy it overheats in less than 15 minutes.

    • @TheArmatureStudios
      @TheArmatureStudios 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan has your unit shown rapid heating while outputting clean hdmi?

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Mine has not and I’ve done hour long livestreams quite a few times on mine now. Granted I do not live in a hot climate lol

    • @TheArmatureStudios
      @TheArmatureStudios 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan I'm in Minneapolis lol so me neither. That's really interesting. I'm debating between sending it back for another unit or just returning it and spending the extra for another a7siii. Does it feel really hot when you do your livestream? Mine gets so hot you can't even hold your finger on it.

  • @DRONIXAR
    @DRONIXAR 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, I'm learning a lot

  • @wuedward2308
    @wuedward2308 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your prety good video,it help me to Upgrade my new camera

  • @MrEddieNunez
    @MrEddieNunez 2 роки тому +2

    Great comparison Jake. Sony cameras are killing it lately.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      Thanks Eddie and I agree!! I'm a little scared to see what their next a7r series does lol

  • @maurycy5739
    @maurycy5739 2 роки тому

    Few months ago I sold my Sony A7s Mk I - and right now I’m not sure which body to buy as the a73 was out of stock in my country that finally a7IV came and right now I’m confused even more! I shoot most of the time products (not a full time job but i got gigs from time to time) and when I travel i liked to have a camera. Price difference between them is like 900 but the a7iv is more future proof damn :(

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      The a7iv is simply fantastic and worth it imo

  • @ryan2stix
    @ryan2stix 2 роки тому +1

    Hopefully the price will now drop on the iii

  • @jfltchr91
    @jfltchr91 Рік тому

    This is such a great video and the best comparison i havebcome across, im stuck between the 3 and 4 i was committed to the 4 but i can get the 3 £700 cheaper leaving me some spare for a nice lense but other videos pretty much sell you the 4 this has really ahown how close they are the upgrades are cool but i dont £700 difference so looking like i will get the 3 😁

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  Рік тому

      the 3 is still a fantastic camera!

  • @PhilSledge
    @PhilSledge 2 роки тому +1

    I'm only here to see if Jake as got a new hat for winter.

  • @chillstudio545
    @chillstudio545 2 роки тому +1

    Nice review

  • @DjordjeSrpski
    @DjordjeSrpski Рік тому

    photo = don't upgrade
    video = upgrade if you are professional, if you are hobbyist then no need.

  • @lefturn99
    @lefturn99 2 роки тому

    Have a specific question. Love the a7III. Like to shoot holy grail timelapses in P or Av mode + Auto ISO. Seems to work perfectly until a certain point, then fails and goes to black. I think I read the IV has better exposure range and am hoping it will finish the job. Any thoughts? Thanks

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому +1

      It does have better exposure depending on what you are shooting but it will still stop when the settings get too extreme or run against the pre defined limits of shutter speed or iso etc. for example if you have your intervals set to 2 seconds and the auto iso is limited to 1600 then when the aperture is already as low as it can go for the lens and the shutter speed needs more than 2 seconds when the auto iso is limited the camera will go black

    • @lefturn99
      @lefturn99 2 роки тому

      @@JakeSloan I was careful about limits. It just quit when it got to a certain point. I just ordered it, will check it out when it comes. Thanks

  • @qasimarif4542
    @qasimarif4542 2 роки тому +1

    Very good god bless you

  • @movakalin5333
    @movakalin5333 2 роки тому

    I don’t shoot videos. It must be because of UA-cam. For videos a mobile or GoPro is good enou.

    • @JakeSloan
      @JakeSloan  2 роки тому

      GoPro is great for a lot of things

  • @mukmin01
    @mukmin01 2 роки тому

    that stabilization is enough reason for you to buy a7 iv