Fujifilm
X-A2
Entry X-A camera with a 16MP APS-C Bayer sensor and selfie-oriented tilt screen.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jan 2015
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 11.4 years newer.
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Wins
X-A2
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 10 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5.6 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 16.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-A2
117 × 67 × 40 mm
350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
X-A2 is 16mm narrower, 30mm shorter, and 43mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
X-A2 is 363 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X-A2 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-A2
117 × 67 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-A2
117 × 40 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-A2
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-A2
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-A2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.9, 66.5, 40.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
350 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Eye…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5.6 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-A2
Pros
- ✓Affordable X-mount
- ✓Flip-up screen
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No 4K
- –Older sensor
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-A2 and Alpha 7R VI at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-A2
Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X-A2 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-A2 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X-A2 and Alpha 7R VI?
X-A2 is 16.3 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-A2 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-A2 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A2 or the Alpha 7R VI?
X-A2 reaches 5.6 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-A2 and Alpha 7R VI?
X-A2 weighs 350 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the X-A2 is 363 g lighter.
Do the X-A2 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
X-A2: Full HD. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-A2 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
X-A2: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 410 shots (CIPA) for the X-A2 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-A2 launched at $549 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The X-A2 is $3,950 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.