Take your astrophotography to new heights for less, save $165 on this powerhouse Sony mirrorless camera

A Sony A7R IV camera on a wooden surface.
(Image credit: Kimberley Lane)

When it comes to Black Friday sales, Amazon usually goes all out, but they're slacking on this deal! Walmart has managed to undercut Amazon's price by over $250, making this a steal for pro-level photographers, or amateurs looking to go pro.

You can get this Sony A7R IV camera on sale at Walmart for $2410.

Sony  A7R IV
Best value mirrorless camera
Save $165
Sony A7R IV: was $2,575 now $2,410 at Walmart

Save $165 on a powerhouse of a professional-level camera that boasts superb, image quality and performs well in low-light conditions. We think it's one of the best mirrorless cameras and is suitable for most photographic purposes.

Expert photographer who knows her cameras
Kimberley Lane author image
Expert photographer who knows her cameras
Kimberley Lane

Kimberley is an expert photographer who has captured everything from landscapes to the night sky. She's seen her work featured in several national photography magazines and, for Space, has put a host of cameras through their paces and is now the optics ecommerce writer for Live Science.


Sony's A7R IV mirrorless camera is a phenomenal photographic tool and, despite being six years old, it offers amazing performance. It's aimed firmly at pro-level photographers and top-tier amateurs who demand the best. At $165, this is the perfect opportunity to take your skills to the next level.

In our Sony A7R IV camera review, we remarked that on top of being a great camera for astrophotography, it can handle studio work, landscapes and much more. You can capture up 61-megapixel shots in compressionless raw format, giving you all the tools you need to capture breathtaking pictures.

If features customisable buttons with 100 optional functions, a real boon once you get used to it. Reviewer Kimberley Lane did find the stock menu slightly fiddly, but she appreciated that you could set up a custom my menu tab, with your most frequently used settings.

Ultimately, if you're a pro or an aspiring pro photographer, this is an absolute steal at under $2500.

Key features: 61MP full-frame sensor, Sony E lens mount, ISO 100-32,000 range, 4K UHD 30p video, 1.4 lb (665g) weight.

Product launched: September 2019

Price history: Walmart knocked $200 off this camera in July, but as the camera has dropped in price since, this is the cheapest it's ever been.

Price comparison: Amazon: $2679 | Walmart: $2410

Reviews consensus: In our review of the Sony A7R IV, Kimberley Lane praised both its image quality and low-light performance, coming to the conclusion that it was a superb pro-level camera. However, she was a little disappointed that the LCD screen isn't fully articulating.

TechRadar: ★★★★½ | Space: ★★★★½ Toms Guide: ★★★★

Featured in guides: Best cameras, Best cameras for astrophotography, Best mirrorless cameras.

✅ Buy it if: You're a pro photographer (or aspire to be pro) and want a top-tier camera that delivers amazing images, with the option of compressionless raw format.

❌ Don't buy it if: You're an amateur photographer. Price-tag aside, you'll need a lot of experience to make the most of this camera's many features.

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Chris McMullen
Contributing Writer

Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.

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