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
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Released Feb 2025
Alpha 7R VI is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
FX2
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 33 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
FX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 5mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than FX2.
Alpha 7R VI is 7 g lighter than FX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 88mm FX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
FX2
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
FX2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX2
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDXC UHS-II
Reasons to choose
FX2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
AA filter
Only FX2 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only FX2 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FX2 supports it
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Car/Train, Airplane
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Alpha 7R VI or FX2?
FX2 scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 720g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and FX2?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and FX2 is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and FX2 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while fX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R VI or the FX2?
Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic. FX2 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and FX2?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and FX2 weighs 720 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 7 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and FX2 record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and FX2 weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. FX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 600 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R VI and 640 shots for the FX2, giving the FX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and FX2 at $2,499. The FX2 is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.