Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Released Jun 2015
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 11 years newer.
Wins
GR II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 10 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 16.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AGR II has lower Weight (251 g vs 713 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
GR II is 16mm narrower, 34mm shorter, and 48mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
GR II is 462 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GR II
117 × 63 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GR II
117 × 35 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 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
GR II: 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
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
251 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
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
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 16.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GR II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR II — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GR II and Alpha 7R VI?
GR II is 16.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GR II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
GR II does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR II or the Alpha 7R VI?
GR II reaches 4 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR II and Alpha 7R VI?
GR II weighs 251 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the GR II is 462 g lighter.
Do the GR II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
GR II: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the GR II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
GR II: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the GR II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR II launched at $799 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The GR II is $3,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Ricoh and Sony press materials.