Sony A1 II vs Sony A7 IV
Critics score the Sony A1 II 85 and the Sony A7 IV 87 out of 100, from 6 and 9 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Sony A1 II higher and 3 scored the Sony A7 IV higher. On average those critics put the Sony A7 IV 1 point ahead.
Image: SonySony A1 II
Praised for: picture quality (3 of 6), performance (3 of 6)
Criticised for: price (4 of 6)
The catch: It is very expensive for a modest update.
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Image: SonySony A7 IV
Praised for: picture quality (4 of 9), build quality (3 of 9)
Criticised for: price (6 of 9)
The catch: 4K60 video is cropped and burst speed is modest.
All 9 reviews of the Sony A7 IV →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Sony A1 II | Sony A7 IV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCMag | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Cameralabs | 83est. | 89est. | -6 |
| Trusted Reviews | 80 | 83est. | -3 |
| TechRadar | 90 | 89est. | +1 |
| Engadget | 88 | 83est. | +5 |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 83est. | +7 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Sony A1 II minus the Sony A7 IV. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Sony A1 II or the Sony A7 IV?
Critics rate the Sony A7 IV higher: 87 against 85. 6 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Sony A1 II higher and 3 scored the Sony A7 IV higher. On average those critics put the Sony A7 IV 1 point ahead.
Do critics agree about the Sony A1 II and the Sony A7 IV?
The Sony A1 II: critics agree, scores from 80 to 90. The Sony A7 IV: critics agree, scores from 83 to 90.