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sd Quattro one

Latest Foveon APS-C body with 61MP-equivalent detail, unique color rendering, and weather sealing.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Mar 2024

vs
Alpha 7R VI

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 price

Released Jun 2026

Alpha 7R VI is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

sd Quattro one

WildlifePortrait

Wins

10categories

Alpha 7R VI

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

sd Quattro one wins 0 categories·Alpha 7R VI wins 5 categories
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)

Key specs at a glance

sd Quattro oneAlpha 7R VI
Resolution61 MP66.8 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max25,60032,000
Burst15 fps30 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS6-stopYes
Weight625 g713 g
Battery640 shots600 shots

Size and weight, to scale

sd Quattro one

114 × 70 × 60 mm

625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7R VI front view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 × 83 mm

713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)

sd Quattro one is 19mm narrower, 27mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.

sd Quattro one is 88 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 60mm sd Quattro one · 83mm Alpha 7R VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

sd Quattro one

114 × 70 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7R VI back view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

sd Quattro one

114 × 60 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7R VI top view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 83 mm

Sensor size, to scale

sd Quattro one

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 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

sd Quattro one: mount data unavailable

Alpha 7R VI

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use casesd Quattro oneAlpha 7R VI
Portrait
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

sd Quattro one

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.9, 69.9, 59.9

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only sd Quattro one supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only sd Quattro one supports it

  • Weight

    625 g vs 713 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7R VI

  • AF low-light limit

    -6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

sd Quattro one

Pros

  • Unique Foveon color science
  • 61MP-equivalent detail
  • Weather sealed
  • Distinct stills look

Cons

  • Slow operation
  • Limited SA lens line
  • Poor high ISO

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?

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Full specifications

= category winner

sd Quattro one
Alpha 7R VI
Resolution
61 MP
66.8 MP+10%
Sensor type
Foveon X3 APS-C
Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.7 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
sd Quattro one
Alpha 7R VI
Processor
Image processor
BIONZ XR with AI processing unit
sd Quattro one
Alpha 7R VI
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
32,000+0.3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
sd Quattro one
Alpha 7R VI
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical focal plane shutter + electronic rolling shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, sd Quattro one or Alpha 7R VI?

sd Quattro one scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 625g — compact and travel-friendly.

What's the resolution difference between the sd Quattro one and Alpha 7R VI?

sd Quattro one is 61 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the sd Quattro one and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?

sd Quattro one has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the sd Quattro one or the Alpha 7R VI?

sd Quattro one reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the sd Quattro one and Alpha 7R VI?

sd Quattro one weighs 625 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the sd Quattro one is 88 g lighter.

Do the sd Quattro one and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?

sd Quattro one: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the sd Quattro one and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?

sd Quattro one: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the sd Quattro one and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the sd Quattro one the edge.

How much does each cost?

sd Quattro one launched at $2,499 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The sd Quattro one is $2,000 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Sigma and Sony press materials.