The SIMPLE Sony a7 IV Memory Card Guide: 5 Things You Need to Know

What memory cards should you purchase for your Sony a7 IV?  Should you go for CFexpress Type A cards, or will SD cards be sufficient?  Furthermore, what different types of SD cards will work well with the camera, and /not allow for shooting in different resolutions, frame rates and codecs? In this buying guide, I’ll go over the 5 most important points you’ll want to consider when picking up memory cards for the a7 IV, exploring these questions from the perspective of video shooters like myself, while answering all of the above questions and then some.  Additionally, I’ll also provide a recommendation on my favorite cards for this camera and others like my a7S III, and discuss another critical point you’ll want to look for when selecting the size of your cards. By the end, in simple terms you should know what different cards work well (and not) with the Sony a7 IV, and have some tangible options you can consider moving forward. If you have any questions regarding memory car