Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Sony
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
Alpha 7 V is 5 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
FX6
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AAlpha 7 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 20mm shorter and 71mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 16mm wider.
Alpha 7 V is 195 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX6
✓ 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
Alpha 7 V
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Reasons to choose
FX6
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
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Sony Alpha 7 V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or FX6?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX6 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and FX6?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and FX6?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 195 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and FX6 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and FX6 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 520 shots for the FX6, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and FX6 at $5,999. The Alpha 7 V is $3,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.