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 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 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
KOMODO-X
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 19.9 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower Weight (713 g vs 1130 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI 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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
KOMODO-X is 19mm narrower and 12mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 4mm taller.
KOMODO-X is 417 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 71mm KOMODO-X · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
133 × 97 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 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 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
KOMODO-X
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 101, 71
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only KOMODO-X supports it
Internal RAW video
Only KOMODO-X supports it
Weather sealing
Only KOMODO-X supports it
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Weight
713 g vs 1130 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Insect
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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 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 KOMODO-X and Alpha 7R VI at major authorized retailers.
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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 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7R VI?
KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the KOMODO-X or the Alpha 7R VI?
KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7R VI?
KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 417 g lighter.
Do the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the KOMODO-X and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
KOMODO-X: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the KOMODO-X and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the KOMODO-X the edge.
How much does each cost?
KOMODO-X launched at $9,995 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R VI is $5,496 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.