While it may be an also-ran in the smartphone market, Sony is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the best Sony cameras and lenses. You can now save big on the full-frame Sony A7 IV at a number of UK retailers body only, or with a zoom lens. The Sony Alpha A7 IV is now available for £1799 body only, with an instant £200 discount applied: (see retailer for details)

We review a lot of cameras here at AP, and our testing team is notoriously tough to impress, but we gave five stars to the Sony Alpha A7 IV, labelling it ‘strong in every regard’ and giving it our coveted five-star award.

Sony Alpha 7 IV front view
Detail changes include the addition of the external white balance sensor previously seen in the Alpha 1, but the loss of an infra-red remote control receiver (previously found on the front of the handgrip)

Sony Alpha A7 IV key specifications

The full-frame Sony Alpha A7 IV excels in the most important areas, namely high-resolution image quality and superb autofocus with extremely capable subject recognition. It has other attractions too:

  • 33MP full-frame sensor
  • ISO 50-204,800 (extended)
  • 10 frames per second shooting
  • 3.68m-dot viewfinder
  • 3in fully articulated touchscreen
  • 5-axis in-body stabilisation
  • 4K 30p video recording

To conclude, it is an impressively well-rounded and highly capable camera.

Check out the £2099 Amazon deal below, which includes the 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens!

If you’re in the US, the deals don’t seem as good, but check out the retailers below to see what’s on offer near you. You could also look at buying the camera used, if you want to save even more money:

Don’t forget to check out our guide to the best Sony E-mount lenses, too.

*Prices correct at time of publication, and may be withdrawn at any time, please see retailer website to check prices.

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