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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7 V

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Sony A7 IV
Sony

Sony A7 IV

Sony Alpha · 2021
Lowest now
$1,409
MSRP
$2,499
-44% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 109% above the 90-day low of $675 (seen Sep 10, 2026). 56% of the $2,499 MSRP. Prices are down 7.9% over the last 30 days.

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Sony

Sony A7 V

Sony Alpha · 2025
Lowest now
$2,601
MSRP
$2,900
-10% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 30% above the 90-day low of $2,000 (seen Sep 4, 2026). 90% of the $2,900 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Sony A7 IV or the Sony A7 V?
The Sony A7 IV is cheaper used: $1,409 against $2,601 for the Sony A7 V, a gap of $1,192 (85%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Sony A7 V cost used?
$1,192 more. The Sony A7 V (2025) starts at $2,601 used and the Sony A7 IV (2021) at $1,409 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Sony A7 IV cost?
About 56%: $1,409 used against a $2,499 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Sony A7 IV Sony A7 V
Brand SonySony
Family Sony AlphaSony Alpha
Category bodybody
Body type MirrorlessMirrorless
Mount Sony FESony FE
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family Sony FF 33MP BSI (A7 IV/A7C II) · 33MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS—
Megapixels 33 MP33 MP
Autofocus Hybrid—
IBIS 5-axis 5.5-stop5-axis
Weather sealed YesYes
Max video 4K60—
Max native ISO ISO 51,200—
Body weight 699 g695 g
Dimensions 131 × 96 × 80 mm—
Body material magnesium alloy—
Released 2021-10-212025-12-01
Discontinued ——
Status currentcurrent
MSRP $2,499$2,900
Current low $1,409$2,601
vs MSRP -44%-10%

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