Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z CAM
E2-F6
Full-frame cinema box with 6K recording, dual native ISO, and EF/PL mount options.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
E2-F6 is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
E2-F6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BE2-F6 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- BE2-F6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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E2-F6
112 × 99 × 99 mm
850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 3mm shorter and 19mm thinner than E2-F6 but it is also 19mm wider.
Alpha 7 IV is 192 g lighter than E2-F6.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 99mm E2-F6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-F6
112 × 99 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-F6
112 × 99 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
E2-F6
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
E2-F6: mount data unavailable
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
Alpha 7 IV
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Resolution
33 MP vs 24.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-F6
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 99, 99
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only E2-F6 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
E2-F6
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓ZRAW & ProRes
- ✓Compact box form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Box ergonomics
- –Requires accessories
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 sports, Alpha 7 IV or E2-F6?
E2-F6 scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for Alpha 7 IV — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and E2-F6?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and E2-F6 is 24.4 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and E2-F6 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-F6 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the E2-F6?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. E2-F6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and E2-F6?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and E2-F6 weighs 850 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 192 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and E2-F6 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. E2-F6: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and E2-F6 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. E2-F6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 640 shots for the E2-F6, giving the E2-F6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and E2-F6 at $1,999. The E2-F6 is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Z CAM press materials.