Sony A7iv vs A7riii | Which Should You Buy?

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  • In this video, we'll go over which should you buy Sony A7iv Vs A7R Mark III. The A7R III was updated last year, how different could it be? Two cameras with moderate to high resolutions.
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  • @11parham
    @11parham 2 роки тому +39

    I've never seen someone do a video with so many technical details and yet manage to keep it interesting! Loved it

  • @benwilliams7107
    @benwilliams7107 2 роки тому +1

    Love this comparison- Thanks for taking the time to put it together!

  • @lamontgilliland9664
    @lamontgilliland9664 2 роки тому

    Best detailed coverage I've seen so far and in under 9 minutes -- while somehow being able to squeeze in some entertaining humor. Glad I found your channel, now subscribed, and hope you gain more followers. Thanks!

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, working as hard as I can!

  • @ethanhilbert8110
    @ethanhilbert8110 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for the video man! I have been looking at the two trying to decide what to get. I think imma go with the a7iv😁👍

  • @khoifoto
    @khoifoto 2 роки тому +2

    Dude, I love your humor. Instant subscribe

  • @redwinemademedoit
    @redwinemademedoit 2 роки тому +1

    Great Job Guy! I really enjoy your content, and can't wait to see your channel grow further!

  • @chenoweezi
    @chenoweezi 2 роки тому

    Informative and super funny... What more can 1 ask for! Thanks dude!

  • @nicedward7544
    @nicedward7544 2 роки тому +5

    I'm still completely happy with my Riii. It does everything I need it to do but I've also been shooting for a long time. I was shooting professional sports with film cameras then later to the 5d series so I'm fine with not having the latest and greatest tech. The Riii produces beautiful images.

    • @ZioComposite
      @ZioComposite Рік тому

      Agree with this, so much so I purchased the A7iv to pair with the R3. Not having to change lenses is actually amazing even for a hobbyist like me and have easily taken more photos now. If you what I did, make sure to buy extra HD space 😂

  • @halimrahman
    @halimrahman 11 місяців тому +2

    I used both systems, but when going for portraits, I would almost exclusively stick to A7 IV. Otherwise, I'd pair them when A7R III is for photos and A7 IV for videos.
    Autofocus on A7 IV is much snappier and catches on the eye 99% of the time.

  • @pepetrueno8722
    @pepetrueno8722 Рік тому

    Always the best videos… informative and fun

  • @wickedslick4399
    @wickedslick4399 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful, and the funnies were a bonus. thank you. Liked and subbed

  • @dereksorensen8019
    @dereksorensen8019 2 роки тому

    I just bought a new a7RIIIA for $1900 (B&H EDU) yesterday. In 2022, it’s still one hell of a camera, and a great piece of gear at that price. I’m using Sony’s compact 40mm f2.5 for street and will get their 85mm f1.8 next.

  • @Speedo1391
    @Speedo1391 2 роки тому

    Love your deadpan humour in the videos!

  • @thekingofhearts8687
    @thekingofhearts8687 Рік тому

    Really enjoyable and informative video!!

  • @peejay122980
    @peejay122980 2 роки тому

    thanks for your detailed and entertaining Video

  • @doloresneilson5349
    @doloresneilson5349 Рік тому

    I don't own Sony cameras YET but your videos are so thorough, helpful and FUNNY !! You are a comedian!!

  • @alcibiades79
    @alcibiades79 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! Thanks for the comparison which was extremely useful.*Must say though that the background music drove me bonkers - the percussion sound was annoying and kept distracting me from what you were saying...

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      Noted! I have a hard time with picking music

    • @alcibiades79
      @alcibiades79 2 роки тому

      @@CharlieVN otherwise great video ! you really summed it all up really nice :)

  • @RobinSue74
    @RobinSue74 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed the video with the bits of humor sprinkled in. The bit about printing was very helpful, since MPs is obviously one concern about going from the A7riii to the A7iv, which I've been seriously contemplating. I mostly do nature photography. The AF system and low light performance is a bit lacking in the riii. (I mostly don't care about video.) Do you think the A7IV would be a big improvement?)

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      it has at least one stop low light sensitivity advantage. I have a few samyang lenses that definitely do NOT work that well with the riii and 7iii, and have a new lease on life with the 7iv, much more useable. Definitely better for backlit and low contrast

  • @lh3540
    @lh3540 2 роки тому

    very helpful, torn on riii open box vs. backordered cyber monday ariv

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому

      tough life decisions 😅, the R3 served me well, the R4 is really polished. I say if the difference is within 600 or if the money not going to hurt then Riv, otherwise I wouldn’t force it, the Riii is plenty capable.

  • @frankfeng2701
    @frankfeng2701 2 роки тому +14

    A7RIII is surprisingly a faster camera than a7IV, shooting 8fps at 42MP uncompressed raw up to 30 frames, compared to only 6fps up to 30 frames of 33MP RAW on a7IV.

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +2

      I was writing up my notes on my next video, and I totally forgot to mention that, do. That buffer too, the A7riii had a 70 shot buffer? that's with UHS-I cards, the A7iv apparently chokes on that.

    • @frankfeng2701
      @frankfeng2701 2 роки тому +4

      @@CharlieVN The buffer comparison is with the fastest uhs-ii card. But A7riii definitely wins in burst rate when it comes to 14bit RAW.

  • @juanvaca-ramirez4858
    @juanvaca-ramirez4858 2 роки тому +3

    Im a family, event and single portrait photographer do you recommend the a7r3A or the a74? I plan to buy sometime this week!
    Love watching your videos by the way!

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 2 роки тому +4

    Still using my 6yr old 7R2.... waiting for their updated 40Mp sensor camera in 2022

  • @smartdoctorphysicist3095
    @smartdoctorphysicist3095 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I will want for used a7IV in two year or just go with a used a7III or a7rIII depending on price

  • @michaelkirkby6306
    @michaelkirkby6306 Рік тому +1

    I have the Sony a7RiiiA. I'm very pleased with it. I use a Sony Gmaster 18-105mm f/4 lens as my everday lens.

  • @holdmyown32
    @holdmyown32 2 роки тому +1

    I have the riv going to add the iv for video and when I shoot in lower light.

  • @hemalsolanki
    @hemalsolanki 2 роки тому +1

    Can anyone please help to understand or share a link to understand the difference between 7r3 A and 7r3 B variants?? Would really appreciate some help.

  • @paultaylor5513
    @paultaylor5513 2 роки тому

    The RIIIa is 1900 UKP (inc rebate) whereas the A7IV is 2400 UKP. Which one to get?

  • @user-bk6te4mz6u
    @user-bk6te4mz6u 2 роки тому

    Wow, you are really cool, man! Thanks!

  • @razafiarisonmichael4421
    @razafiarisonmichael4421 2 роки тому +6

    As a landscape photographer I would go for more HDR and more image quality. Maybe I'll wait the a7RIVa to down their price to upgrade from my a7RIII

    • @ako9212
      @ako9212 2 роки тому

      You might be waiting a while. I believe they are about to raise their prices following canons footsteps

  • @NeilSnapePhotography
    @NeilSnapePhotography 2 роки тому +2

    I ordered a A7R IIIa at 2000 € as the now available R IV is 2800€. Not sure I made the right choice, just wanted to keep the original investment in the change over from Canon.

  • @rajeshp6536
    @rajeshp6536 2 роки тому

    Which is the better A7iv r A7iii for Candid Photography and Candid Videography Plz Give Me a Suggestions Sir?

  • @Martinez_Photos
    @Martinez_Photos 2 роки тому +4

    I go my A7Riii (A) for $1,878, brand new. It was an EDU buy at B & H, it has since gone up in price. 😃

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      🤩🤩🤩🤩😳 that’s a killer deal

    • @josesalgado3185
      @josesalgado3185 2 роки тому

      how do you get EDU buys?

    • @Martinez_Photos
      @Martinez_Photos 2 роки тому +1

      @@josesalgado3185 You have to be a student or a teacher/professor.

    • @turgayak2047
      @turgayak2047 2 роки тому +1

      I have got mine A7rIII and Tamron 28-200 for 2500€ and additionally I got a extra charger from Sony including 2 Z batteries. Inkept 2 Z batteries and sold the charger for 150€. Sold the 28-200 for 600€. And got mine own A7R 3 for 1749€ including 2 extra Z batteries😜

  • @chryseass.5143
    @chryseass.5143 2 роки тому

    I think it is your self deprecating humour that has won me over ( but would your wife say the same??) Good analysis!

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      thanks, a lot of trial and error to get to where I am being an autist and all 😅, speaking doesn’t come naturally to me, have to work at it and pretend I am talking among friends and we’re joking around because I love jokes. I joke with my wife all the time and she’s fine with it, she’s watched my videos and found out about my channel, it was my little secret for a long time.

  • @didyouknow3871
    @didyouknow3871 2 роки тому +1

    I Really like your style

  • @joshuachubbphotography
    @joshuachubbphotography 2 роки тому +1

    Man this video was hilarious 😂

  • @rakshithgoud3489
    @rakshithgoud3489 2 роки тому +1

    Which camera is good ?

  • @rogersmith1643
    @rogersmith1643 2 роки тому +5

    In Australia the A7R IV A is currently available at the same price as the A7 IV as Sony is giving $500 cash back on the A7R IV A, that makes the question a lot harder.

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 2 роки тому

      I have the Sony A7RIVA and I can very highly recommend it !

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому

      For stills and crop capability I might go with the A7Riv

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 2 роки тому +1

      @@hans6304 You must mean A7R IV !?

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому

      @@cameraprepper7938 correct, I meant the A7Riv. Do you use it with a tele lens?

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 2 роки тому

      @@hans6304 No, that I do not need, in APSC mode the 200-600mm are equivalent to a 300-900mm and you can still crop ! But I do wish for a 1.4x GM Telecoverter for the 135mm 1.8 GM

  • @ericsantarsiero9700
    @ericsantarsiero9700 2 роки тому

    This video is awesome. I have decided.

  • @Toemas
    @Toemas 2 роки тому +1

    HAHAHA dang I aspire to be as dead pan funny as you in my vids. Great video !! liked and subbed :)

  • @vettepwr23
    @vettepwr23 2 роки тому +6

    Good video! I'm an A7R2 user for the past 4 years. When I bought it new back in 2017 I was waiting for the A7R3 to come out. I ended up buying the R2 and the R3 came out one month later. Go figure... The R2 has been good to me. Aside from the poor user controls and ergonomics, it takes amazing stills and landscapes. My photography has moved into taking portraits, wildlife and some BIF. The R3 fixes a lot of complaints I had about the R2. E.g., battery life, better buttons and placement, better EVF and improved AF. My concern is that I am not sure if it makes sense to buy an R3 now considering I do have the R2. I thought about selling the R2 if I got an R3. I just ordered an A7R3a and A7R4a. I got the A7R3a with an extra battery, 64 GB UHS-1 card for $2000 and the A7R4a for $3000. The larger EVF and rear display is nice on the R3a but it doesn't feel that much different in the hand. The A7R4a feels great in the hand though. The AF on the R4a is better than the R3 and miles apart from the R2. My hard drive does fill up quickly though with the A7R4 but i does take amazing images though.
    I really want to be able to be able to shoot BIF as well as wildlife. I know the R3 can do wildlife just fine but it will not work for BIF. The A7R4 is better but I am not sure about using it with zooms. I have the 100-400 GM and would like to get 200-600 too. I hear mixed reviews about the A7R4 and that lens.
    The A1 would be ideal but out of my price range for a single camera. Do you think I should get an A7IV? What your thoughts on upgrading to the R3a if I have already have the R2? Thoughts?

    • @Stoni916
      @Stoni916 2 роки тому

      That’s crazy lol the same happened to me…

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому

      Have you considered the A9ii for BIF? I have the A7iii and considering either the A7Riv or the A9ii

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому

      @@Stoni916 what did you end up getting?

    • @vettepwr23
      @vettepwr23 2 роки тому +1

      @@hans6304 I had the A7Riv for a bit. I loved the handling of the camera but the focus was not to snuff with the 100-400 and 200-600. It’s a pretty known thing with the RIV and those lenses. The RIV loves expensive glass like 400 and 600 mm F4 lenses. The A9ii checks all the boxes but I want to have more crop-ability. I will be buying the A1 later this year.

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому

      @@vettepwr23 thanks for replying. Yes that's what I thought about the A7Riv and tele lenses. I'll be getting a 200-600 for wildlife with my A7iii and was thinking about the Riv or the A9ii for BIF. And yes would love to have the crop ability of the Riv. I just wish Sony would come up with a proper fix of the tele problem.
      Would you think that the A1 would be a good buy for the end of 2022 through mid 2023?

  • @jornfpv8431
    @jornfpv8431 2 роки тому +2

    the reason why i picked the a7iv is the consistency and reliability of autofocus. a7riii sonetimes hunts AF

  • @MOLOKAIKOA11
    @MOLOKAIKOA11 2 роки тому +1

    Got the r on black Friday for $1999.00 i have lenses already sooo I guess it's a win?

  • @ronrotunno2901
    @ronrotunno2901 6 місяців тому

    I shoot mostly nightscapes and having owned both cameras I prefer the a7RIII. I found the a7RIII much better in terms of shadow noise which is kind of surprising.

  • @johnnyi2121
    @johnnyi2121 2 роки тому +1

    Currently the sale prices for the A7R III is around $500 less than the new A7 IV. Is there enough features on the new A7 IV to wait and pay the extra $500. For a wildlife and landscape wouldn’t the older model be a better choice ?

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      realtime AF, dual UHSii is worth a lot for wildlife, you really dont want to hit the buffer, then have to wait it out. Once you use realtime AF, it's hard going back, so I'm heavily biased in that regard.

    • @sic04250f
      @sic04250f 2 роки тому +1

      @@CharlieVN I'd have to agree with you on this. While I love my RIII I recently acquired an A7C with intention to astro mod, tested real time tracking and it's awesome. I think this and bird eye AF in the A7IV will greatly improve my wildlife photography experience.

  • @chcomes
    @chcomes 2 роки тому +4

    I bought the a7r3a with 24-105 for the price of the a74... As I want resolution for landscape, a no-brainer.

  • @samitchattopadhyay3480
    @samitchattopadhyay3480 2 роки тому +1

    But why the OLPF is there in a new camera? The old camera with higher resolution and without the OLPF will surely give much sharper images

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому

      Like many of Sony's high-res full-frame cameras, the sensor in the A7 IV lacks an optical low-pass filter (OLPF), enabling you to capture more extra-fine detail. -imaging resource

  • @thomastuorto9929
    @thomastuorto9929 Рік тому

    At $2800, I would wait for the R4A 3k sale. With that said & wanting to try an entry into the Sony ecosystem a little play with some light video, = A7-4.

  • @HAlID-sf4id
    @HAlID-sf4id 2 роки тому

    For an inexperienced photography fanatic like myself, which one do you think is the best option?

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      A7iv by far, so easy and intuitive, yet a good bit more complex if that makes sense. the camera has a ton of growing room.

    • @HAlID-sf4id
      @HAlID-sf4id 2 роки тому

      @@CharlieVN thanks for answering

  • @WazzyTV
    @WazzyTV 4 місяці тому

    what camera did you record this video with

  • @ExtremeTitan69
    @ExtremeTitan69 Рік тому

    Are you able to answer a quick question for me? Please & thank you.

  • @user-dg8yd4ob3j
    @user-dg8yd4ob3j 2 роки тому +1

    I'm the lucky one )
    I bought a7r3 few months ago and I spent not too much ...About 1960$
    That's a good deal )

  • @sachinbrahmbhatt2371
    @sachinbrahmbhatt2371 2 роки тому +1

    Sony A7m4 Bay letest update & Any

  • @B-FOTO
    @B-FOTO 2 роки тому

    what's the difference between A7Riii (A) & (B)?
    i am in china and the price of a second hand is about 1800$ - 2000$ so i'd like to be sure it's not a mistake i am making by getting something off.

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      2m vs 1million lcd, both have USB-C but the version is 3.2 gen 1, the B model is usb-c 3.0? that’s about it, small difference.

    • @B-FOTO
      @B-FOTO 2 роки тому +1

      @@CharlieVN ah i see i think i can work with either haha thanks

  • @thepoeet
    @thepoeet 2 роки тому +2

    im buying a Sony A7iv once my car insurance compensation claim goes through lol

  • @reg171reg
    @reg171reg 2 роки тому +4

    I've got the original A7riii. I've just ordered the A7iv. I really want the better lowlight autofocus.
    One thing you didn't mention is the R series comes with a charger. To the best of my knowledge the 7 still does not.
    I was hoping with the big price jump it would now be included but it does not look like it.

    • @RobinSue74
      @RobinSue74 2 роки тому

      That's exactly why I'm contemplating buying the A7iv. I have the A7riii. I do mostly nature photography. I want better AF/tracking systems and low light performance.

  • @ThePhilharmonicStudios
    @ThePhilharmonicStudios 2 роки тому +2

    3:35 16.7 billion hues on 8 bit 😂

  • @donzokor5312
    @donzokor5312 2 роки тому

    I'm waiting for the A7RX

  • @ElitePractitioner
    @ElitePractitioner 2 роки тому

    New Subscriber here

  • @adibmajid9886
    @adibmajid9886 2 роки тому +1

    I can't decide 😥. I'm into landscape, nature, architecture. Which one is the best? All I care is photo stills. Btw I'm from Canon system 🤗
    A7IV - $2600
    A7RIV - $2200
    A7RIII - $1900

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 2 роки тому +1

      I have the same considerations with same type of still photography but would love to shoot birds in-flight. I might go with the A7Riv

  • @parmanduke
    @parmanduke 2 роки тому +2

    The A7Riii af wasn't that great. Pay more for the iv no regrets. Buy the Riii and you'll want the better video and much better af of the iv down the road.

  • @user-um7uu1kr4l
    @user-um7uu1kr4l 9 місяців тому

    I use r3 and I think it is still good for me

  • @keystonebrotherb
    @keystonebrotherb 2 роки тому +1

    Used mint riii’s selling for $1700

  • @sangmanlee
    @sangmanlee 2 роки тому

    I found the A7riii for 2100 eur and currently the a7iv is 2500 eur so that makes it more difficult to decide

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      realtime AF is worth a good bit, once you try it, hard to go back 😇

  • @cameraprepper7938
    @cameraprepper7938 2 роки тому

    I have the A7RIII, but I do not use it any more, now I have Sony A7RIV and A7RIVA.

  • @steviegbcool
    @steviegbcool 2 роки тому +1

    ive had the ariii for 4 years and taking over 150,000 pictures and still forget where things are in the menu...

  • @Salvadorherreraofficial
    @Salvadorherreraofficial 2 роки тому

    At 8:20 I hear someone on the background whispering something .. 😵‍💫 am I trippin ? .. anyways this is a good video review

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      it's my sound design/effect 😅

  • @chowderjay
    @chowderjay 2 роки тому +2

    Why not do a video on the a7riv

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +2

      I'm getting there 😆, I have the sigma 90 review, 24 f2 dg dn, a think tank bag review, and I'm all juggling them at the same time..... tamron suppose to be sending the two new lenses, and a 9-5, working on it.

  • @pepetrueno8722
    @pepetrueno8722 2 роки тому

    A new experience for… 🤣🤣🤣 dude is hilarious

  • @stkuj
    @stkuj 2 роки тому +1

    a7iv all day long!

  • @GilbertTV
    @GilbertTV 2 роки тому

    Julia Trotti .. one smart lady

  • @willh6838
    @willh6838 2 роки тому +1

    Camera Conspiracy has nothing on you! 👍🏽

  • @tld8102
    @tld8102 2 роки тому +1

    it’s too expensive.

  • @kimmorgado9016
    @kimmorgado9016 11 місяців тому

    Neither! Buy the 7R IV

  • @hunterxhunter6957
    @hunterxhunter6957 2 роки тому

    I sold my loving Sony a7riii yesterday and my 85mm1.8 for a wapping!!! €2500 to buy the new sony a7iv combo with tamron 35/150🤣🤣😂😅

    • @CharlieVN
      @CharlieVN  2 роки тому +1

      it is a heavenly combo, not gonna lie 😇. give the body some time, there’s a large learning curve

    • @hunterxhunter6957
      @hunterxhunter6957 2 роки тому

      Yes sir!!!!!😇

    • @deem3016
      @deem3016 Рік тому

      Are you happy with your decision? I want to sell my a7r3 too and upgrade to a7iv

  • @Official_Dadoo
    @Official_Dadoo 2 роки тому

    😂😂😂

  • @rajeshp6536
    @rajeshp6536 2 роки тому

    Which is the better A7iv r A7iii for Candid Photography and Candid Videography Plz Give Me a Suggestions Sir?