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Is the Sony A7R IV good for Sports Photography?

Sony Alpha A7R IV
$3,498.00

Sony A7R IV Sports Photography Score

GOOD
Sony A7R IV has a score of 77 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Sony A7R IV will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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.
Anti Flicker feature
Many sporting events involve flickering lights that cause unwanted effects on the photos. Anti flicker feature reduces this effect, although generally reduces the maximum continuous shooting speed of the cameras.

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Sony A7R IV Alternatives in SLR-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Compare A7R IV vs GFX 50S

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #17
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #17
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Imaging 96
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score 91
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 93
Landscape

Nikon Z9

Compare A7R IV vs Z9

46 MP | Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #7
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #1
Nikon Z9
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score 100
Portrait
Street 94
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A9

Compare A7R IV vs A9

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

Rank in All Cameras: #24
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #22
Sony Alpha A9
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 95
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 97
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Sony A9 II

Compare A7R IV vs A9 Mark II

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

Rank in All Cameras: #20
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #21
Sony Alpha A9 II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 91
Portability
Overall Score 90
Portrait
Street 97
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon R3

Compare A7R IV vs R3

24 MP | Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #1
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #4
Canon EOS R3
Imaging
Features 100
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score 98
Portrait
Street 99
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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