Sony
Alpha 7R II
Historic 42MP mirrorless that proved high-resolution full-frame could work.
$3,199
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
Alpha 7R II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- 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 2,359,296)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery life (CIPA) (600 shots vs 290 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7R II
127 × 96 × 60 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Alpha 7R II is 6mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Alpha 7R II is 88 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Alpha 7R II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R II
127 × 96 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7R II
127 × 60 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Alpha 7R II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.9, 95.7, 60.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7R II supports it
Codecs
Adds AVCHD, MP4
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7R II supports it
Weight
625 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -2 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
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Eye…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7R II
Pros
- ✓42MP milestone
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓Historic importance
Cons
- –Very dated AF
- –Old video
- –Superseded many times
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 wildlife, Alpha 7R II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Alpha 7R II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R II and Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R II is 42.4 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R II has 4.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R II or the Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R II reaches 5 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R II and Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R II weighs 625 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R II is 88 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Alpha 7R II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7R II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Alpha 7R II: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R II launched at $3,199 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R II is $1,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.