If you are looking to buy a mirrorless camera in 2021 then what better option can you get other than the upcoming Sony A7 lV. Although from a spec standpoint it doesn’t offer much compared to some other 2021 releases. But it’s still a great upgrade over its predecessor Sony A7 lll, and it has a good chance of becoming a full-size all-rounder.
It has been over three years since the latest version of the Sony A7 series was released. At the time of its release, the Sony A7 lll was able to set a new standard of what a mirrorless camera can offer at a minimum price of $ 2,000. However, in recent years, other camera manufacturers like Nikon and Canon have launched many new high-tech cameras and have bypassed the standards set by Sony A7 lll. This means that the latest version of the Sony A7 series lags behind its rivals in important aspects such as video frame rate and EVF quality.
The global chip shortage hit the market when Sony was in dire need of an upgrade to its A7 series. And due to the shortage alone, the release of the Sony A7 lV, which was supposed to take place in September, has now been postponed until October.
Nevertheless, we are here with all the information available regarding the Sony A7 lV. So, without another ADO, let’s check them out.
Sony A7 lV release date and price
According to information released by a trusted source, Sony Alpha Rumors, the launch date has been pushed back to October from mid-September.
Undoubtedly, this decision was made due to the global chip shortage which is causing most of the delays in the launch of various technological gadgets. Additionally, the global shortage may also affect product availability, according to Sony Alpha Rumors. This means that regardless of demand, limited cameras will be made in the first few months of release. To be precise, don’t expect the Sony A7 lV to be in your hands until 2022, until and unless you have ties to Sony authorities.
As for the price, the price of a Sony A7 lV body-only should be around $ 2,500. It is very close to its closest competitors like the Canon EOS R6 and the Nikon 6 ll.
Sony A7 lV Series: Expected Features
So far, there are no major leaks regarding the features we are going to see in the Sony A7 lV. But rumors about the features of the upcoming release are very high in 2021. So here is everything that is available to us regarding the features of the A7 lV.
Sensor
The next version of the A7 series is expected to come with an improved high-resolution sensor. According to various rumors, the lV A7 sensor will offer a resolution of 33 megapixels. And if so, it will give the camera an edge over its closest rivals – the Canon EOS R6 and the Nikon Z6 ll.
Other rumors indicate that the camera will be equipped with a full-frame Sony IMX 555 sensor offering a resolution of 30.65 megapixels and 36.6 FPS. However, it is almost impossible for the camera to offer the theoretical limits of the sensor hardware. So the actual numbers that the Sony A7 will offer will be around 30 FPS. This is still a great upgrade from its predecessor which only offers 10 frames per second.
Viewfinder and screen
Sony Alpha Rumors suggests the camera will offer 3.69 million EVF points. Without a doubt, the numbers are much lower than the 5.76 million dot panel of the A7R lV. But it’s still a great upgrade over the A7 lll which offers 2.3 million EVF points.
Want to learn more about pixels? The predecessor offers 1084 x 768 pixels. While the A7R lV offers 1600 x 1200 pixels. Thus, it is expected that the next version will offer one pixel between these two cameras -1280 x 960 pixels.
Plus, the image output and AF will be just the best in their class, compared to the LCD screen that will feature in the A7 lV. In addition, the A7 lV is expected to offer a larger screen size compared to the 3 inch LCD screen of its predecessor.
Video
Until recently, it was almost confirmed that the next version will offer 4K / 60fps. And it wouldn’t have been just a great upgrade from its 4K / 30fps predecessor. But would also have put the camera well ahead of its competition.
But a recent report from Sony Alpha Rumors says the camera will only offer 4K / 30fps. Thus, those who expected a 60 FPS camera will now have to adapt with only Full HD.
Burst shooting
There is no confirmed leak regarding Sony A7 lV burst speed. But after a lot of internet research, here we are with news regarding burst speed.
The Sony IMX410 sensor of the Sony A7 lll offers 19.2 FPS at 14 bit depth. And its actual burst speed is around 10 FPS, almost half the sensor’s read rate. Keeping this in mind, the Sony IMX 554 A7 lV sensor which offers 36.6 FPS at 14 bit depth will offer a burst speed of 18 FPS.
This number is just a wild guess, so we recommend you take it like a grain of salt.
Sony A7 lV: is it worth the wait?
If all the leaks that occur are true then A7 lV is definitely an option worth the wait. It is most likely to offer the video capabilities of the Canon EOS R6. And it will be a good option, considering the price of the product.
Yes, there are few areas, the Sony A7 lV could have done better (if the rumor is true). Moreover, it will be a great option for anyone who is only interested in video capture. Additionally, we will update this article as soon as a new update arrives for the Sony A7 lV.
