Reasons for choice
The α7R IV was popular among readers as, despite being a high-resolution model, it is also a well-balanced camera with a strong AF performance. Readers also rated it as having top-class performance among mirrorless cameras, and for being a model which has changed the perception and positioning of the full-frame mirrorless camera.

The following are some of the voters’ comments (Excerpted and edited).

“A high-resolution mirrorless – high dimension in all aspects.”
“Well balanced, despite being a high-resolution camera.”
“An all-powerful machine with an evolutionary AF that allows continuous shooting, even in the dark.”
“All aspects are high level, including image quality, pixels, AF performance and video functions.”
“Versatile and easy to use, despite being an ultra high-resolution model.”
“All aspects, from performance, pixels and handling are top class.”
“Achieves a perfect balance between high resolution, high sensitivity resistance and AF performance.”
“Sensor quality and comprehensive strength.”
“All aspects are extremely high dimension.”
“Compact but with overwhelmingly high resolution.”
“With enhanced operability, the camera is unrivalled by others.”
“Lightweight with good handling and good image capturing, this camera makes taking photos fun.”
“Makes one look forward to further evolution of the α7R series.”
“Retains more than 20 million pixels even after APS-C cropping.”
“Hats off to the overwhelming high specs, which can help stretch one’s imagination.”
“After upgrading to the α7R IV from the α7 III, I believe there is no other camera that can beat this!”
“The camera is pioneer in the field of full-frame mirrorless technology, and its compactness and photo quality are unrivalled by others.”
“A truly revolutionary camera.”
“Overwhelming resolution and ‘eye AF’ performance.”
“Animal eye AF.”
“The ‘eye AF’ performance when shooting videos is wonderful.”
“Accurately reflects users’ suggestions.”
“The camera has made improvements which accurately reflect users’ suggestions regarding concerns with the third-generation model.”
“Improvements to the grip have made it easier to hold, so much to the point where you don’t feel the weight.”
“Marked improvements in handling.”
“The shape and orange trim.”
“The camera exudes stylishness.”
“The camera further cements the position of the mirrorless　interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) genre.”
“A machine that has achieved of one of the goals for full-frame mirrorless technology.”
“Allows one to experience high resolution, without being a professional photographer.”
“All flattery aside, I was honestly amazed at the resolution.”
“An epoch-making model which has paved the way for the shift to high pixels.”
“The pixel shift multi shooting allows shooting of photos with 240.8 million pixels.”
“One generation ahead of other makers’ models.”
“I wish I had started to use Sony sooner.”
“It allowed me take beautiful shots, even though I am an amateur!”
“It made me feel that I no longer need SLR.”
“I had wanted this camera.”
“It has a large selection of light-weight lenses.”
“An ideal machine in a compact body.”
“A symbol of the modern camera.”
“Able to produce wonderful images in line with the high performance technology.”
“A few steps ahead of others.”
“I am a fan of α7.”