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Alpha 7R VI

Sony

Alpha 7R VI

66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.

$4,499

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

vs

Sony

FX2

Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

Alpha 7R VI is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

Alpha 7R VI

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

FX2

PortraitWildlife

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Alpha 7R VI wins 5 categories·FX2 wins 0 categories
  • 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

Alpha 7R VIFX2
Resolution66.8 MP33 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max32,00051,200
Burst30 fps10 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBISYes5.5-stop
Weight713 g720 g
Battery600 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Alpha 7R VI front view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 × 83 mm

713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

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 back view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 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 top view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 83 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 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 lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

FX2

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseAlpha 7R VIFX2
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Landscape
7.5Good
7.5Good
Travel
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

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 / zonesBoth 759
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Card slotsBoth 2

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Alpha 7R VI

Pros

  • 66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free electronic burst
  • 8K 30p and 4K 120p video
  • 5-axis sensor-shift 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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Alpha 7R VI
FX2
Resolution
66.8 MP2× more
33 MP
Sensor type
Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Alpha 7R VI
FX2
Processor
BIONZ XR with AI processing unit
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
Alpha 7R VI
FX2
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000
51,200+0.7 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
Alpha 7R VI
FX2
Shutter type
Mechanical focal plane shutter + electronic rolling shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec

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.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.