The Sony A7r Mark IV is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 61 Megapixels, 10fps shooting, 4k video up to 30p, built-in stabilisation and a Pixel Shift Composite mode that generates images with up to 240 Megapixels.

Sony announced the brand new Sony a7R IV today in New York City and we got to spend some quick hands-on time with it during the press launch event. Slated to be released in September, the A7RIV features a new 61MP sensor, the largest currently available in a Full Frame Interchangeable Lens Camera,...

In the past, combining billboard-friendly resolution with large sensors has produced still life cameras that were about as portable (and versatile) as a bowling ball. But a new breed of mirrorless mavericks are now crossing studio performance with all-rounder skills – and they're being led by the...

Not everyone needs 61MP, but you'll still want the A7R IV for its speed, autofocus, and durability.

61MP full-frame sensor; 240MP pixel-shift mode; 10 fps continuous shooting; 4K video in full-width and crop modes; Real-Time autofocus

Benefits of 61MP may be limited; Sony menus remain problematic

When Sony officially unveiled the 61MP A7R IV full frame mirrorless camera in New York City last month, I made a joke on Twitter that didn't go over very well. I tweeted, facetiously, that the A7R IV was the best DSLR that Sony had ever produced.

Scorecard

- Some image noise issues when shooting at higher ISOs; - Antiquated and confusing menu system; - Rear LCD doesn't side-swivel; just tilts

Sony's 61MP bombshell should really shake things up...

World record resolution; Better handling than the Mark III; Eye-tracking AF; 10fps shooting

No 60/50p video

The A7R IV proves that Sony is still very much on a roll with its Alpha line. While a handful of niggles from previous models remain, the class-leading pixel count, revamped Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode and autofocusing improvements in particular show the company continuing to innovate, and push...

Great handling with improved ergonomics; Very fast and intelligent AF system; Bright; sharp and high-contrast viewfinder; Excellent 4K video quality; Pixel Shift Multi Shot capable of superb detail; Well-behaved metering system

Some AWB and focus issues; Rolling shutter noticeable in videos; Mode dial more awkward to access than before; Touchscreen could be better; No in-camera raw processing; No motion correction in Pixel Shift mode

Paired with a G Master lens you are assured of great results. Low light performance is excellent. The colours when using 24-70 GM are wonderful . The crop sensor 26mp works particularly well and comes in very useful.Most shots taken are perfect first time, a result that not many other cameras can...

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; The autofocus is first class; most shots perfect

It says something that the a7R IV, which brings with it an easily handheld form factor, a vast lens selection, and the ability to capture just about any subject, from scenice landscapes to professional sports, is downright competitive with medium format systems in terms of pixel count.

60.2MP full-frame imaging; 10fps Raw capture; Real-Time Tracking autofocus; 5-axis image stabilization; Big, crisp EVF; Tilting touch LCD; Dual UHS-II slots

Lower-pixel cameras are better for video; Phase detection doesn't extend to edge of frame; Big file sizes

I bought this camera 2 days before I have to do a commissioned shoot at the recent Singapore F1 Grand Prix as I wasn't confident of nailing the shots I needed with the gear I already owned.