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Is the Sony A7R IV good for Sports Photography?

Sony Alpha A7R IV

Sony A7R IV Sports Photography Score

EXCELLENT
Sony A7R IV has a score of 81 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography. It will satisfy all your need in Sports Photography, no need to look further for other cameras.
Read our detailed Sony A7R IV Review

Sony A7R IV Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.
Environmental Sealings
Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
Sony A7R IV's 1/8000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.
567 Focus Points
In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.
Good Battery Life: 670 shots
In most sports events, you shoot at high speed for a long time and this drains the battery pretty quick. With a battery life of 670 shots per charge, you won't run out of juice or have to change battery very frequently in the middle of an event.
Good Low Light ISO
A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.
Wireless Connection
It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.
Good Ergonomics&Handling
With lots of external control and a good ergonomics, Sony A7R IV's body is very good for sports photography.
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Image Stabilization
Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper photos during sports photography.

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20 MP | Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
Micro Four Thirds Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #39
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Imaging
Features 99
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20 MP | Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
Micro Four Thirds Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #27
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #23

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Imaging
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24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #8
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #9

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Imaging
Features 96
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score 91
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

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24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
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Rank in All Cameras: #12
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #10

Sony Alpha A9
Imaging
Features 94
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score 90
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Daily 90
Landscape

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42 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #14
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Features
Value for Money 91
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait 97
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Daily 93
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