RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
KOMODO-X
Wins
Alpha 7 V
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 19.9 MP)
- BAlpha 7 V has lower Weight (695 g vs 1130 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareKOMODO-X
114 × 101 × 71 mm
1130 g (2.49 lb / 39.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
KOMODO-X is 16mm narrower and 11mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 5mm taller.
KOMODO-X is 435 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 71mm KOMODO-X · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
KOMODO-X
114 × 101 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
KOMODO-X
114 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
KOMODO-X: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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
KOMODO-X
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 101, 71
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Resolution
33 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, KOMODO-X or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 V?
KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the KOMODO-X or the Alpha 7 V?
KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 V?
KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 435 g lighter.
Do the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
KOMODO-X: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the KOMODO-X and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the KOMODO-X the edge.
How much does each cost?
KOMODO-X launched at $9,995 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $7,096 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of RED and Sony press materials.