Sony
Alpha 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Released Oct 2022
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 3.6 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 7R V
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 68 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery life (CIPA) (600 shots vs 530 shots)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 693)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Alpha 7R V is 1mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Alpha 7R V is 10 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7R V · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 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 V
131 × 82 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R V
✓ 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 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 82.4
AA filter
Only Alpha 7R V supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7R V supports it
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7R V supports it
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Car/Train, Airplane
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 82.9
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 68 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDXC UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
600 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
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, Alpha 7R V or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R V scores 9.0/10 versus 7.5/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R V and Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R V 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 Alpha 7R V and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R V or the Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R V and Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 10 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R V and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7R V and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Alpha 7R V: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R V and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R V launched at $3,899 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R V is $600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.