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Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R IV

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

Sony

Sony A7R III

Sony Alpha · 2017
Lowest now
$889
MSRP
$3,198
-72% vs MSRP
Typical pricing right now

Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $760 to roughly today's $889. 28% of the $3,198 MSRP. Prices are up 4.0% over the last 30 days.

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Sony

Sony A7R IV

Sony Alpha · 2019
Lowest now
$1,349
MSRP
$3,498
-61% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low

Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 31% above the 90-day low of $1,029 (seen Oct 14, 2026). 39% of the $3,498 MSRP. Prices are up 3.1% over the last 30 days.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Sony A7R III or the Sony A7R IV?
The Sony A7R III is cheaper used: $889 against $1,349 for the Sony A7R IV, a gap of $460 (52%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Sony A7R IV cost used?
$460 more. The Sony A7R IV (2019) starts at $1,349 used and the Sony A7R III (2017) at $889 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Sony A7R III cost?
About 28%: $889 used against a $3,198 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Sony A7R III Sony A7R IV
Brand SonySony
Family Sony AlphaSony Alpha
Category bodybody
Body type MirrorlessMirrorless
Mount Sony FESony FE
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family ——
Megapixels 42.4 MP61 MP
Autofocus ——
IBIS 5-axis 5.5-stop5-axis 5.5-stop
Weather sealed YesYes
Max video ——
Max native ISO ——
Body weight 657 g665 g
Dimensions ——
Body material ——
Released 2017-11-012019-09-01
Discontinued ——
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $3,198$3,498
Current low $889$1,349
vs MSRP -72%-61%

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