RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 6 months newer.
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Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has lower Weight (658 g vs 3620 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 200 frames)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,686,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 16mm narrower than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 12mm taller and 70mm thicker.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 2962 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Weight
658 g vs 3620 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 200 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and Alpha 7 IV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV or the Alpha 7 IV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and Alpha 7 IV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 2962 g lighter.
Do the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV launched at $44,500 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $42,001 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.