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
Sony
Alpha 7S II
12MP low-light video pioneer before the A7S III revolution.
$2,999
Released Sep 2015
Alpha 7R VI is 10.8 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
Alpha 7S II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 12.2 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 169)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,296)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Alpha 7S II
127 × 96 × 60 mm
627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 6mm wider, 1mm taller, and 23mm thicker than Alpha 7S II.
Alpha 7R VI is 86 g heavier than Alpha 7S II.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 60mm Alpha 7S II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Alpha 7S II
127 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Alpha 7S II
127 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 7S II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7S II
✓ 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 VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 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
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 12.2 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 169 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7S II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.9, 95.7, 60.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7S II supports it
Codecs
Adds AVCHD, MP4
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7S II supports it
Weight
627 g vs 713 g — lower 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 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
Alpha 7S II
Pros
- ✓Legendary low light
- ✓4K internal
- ✓Compact files
Cons
- –12MP stills limit
- –Old AF
- –8-bit 4K
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Alpha 7R VI or Alpha 7S II?
Alpha 7R VI scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Alpha 7S II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and Alpha 7S II?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and Alpha 7S II is 12.2 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and Alpha 7S II have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7S II has 4.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R VI or the Alpha 7S II?
Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7S II reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and Alpha 7S II?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and Alpha 7S II weighs 627 g, so the Alpha 7S II is 86 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and Alpha 7S II record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7S II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and Alpha 7S II weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. Alpha 7S II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 600 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R VI and 310 shots for the Alpha 7S II, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and Alpha 7S II at $2,999. The Alpha 7S II is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.