The Sony α7 IV isn’t just the best Sony Alpha camera we’ve tested—it’s one of the best cameras we’ve tested, period. This enthusiast hybrid camera has a 33-megapixel sensor with plenty of dynamic range and boasts one of the best autofocus systems in its class. This makes it great for faster subjects, with respectably fast burst shooting, although it does slow down if you’re shooting in uncompressed RAW. In addition, the α7 IV is also a video powerhouse, with high bitrates for better quality video, no recording time limits and plenty of frame rate options, including 4k at 60fps (with cropping), for shooting everything from cinematic to slow motion actions.

As well as being well-suited to a wide range of photo and video styles, the camera is built to last, with a rugged weather-resistant housing, a vari-angle touch screen and a high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) that gives you a sharp view of your subject—if not we mention dual memory card slots, one of which supports faster CFexpress cards, and all the ports you need for video peripherals. All that hardware and processing power comes at the expense of portability, but if you’re looking for a fantastic all-in-one camera, this is Sony’s camera.