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 priceReleased Jun 2026
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Alpha 7R VI is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
FX9
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 4,000)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 20.5 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has lower Weight (713 g vs 2000 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 13mm narrower, 46mm shorter, and 146mm thinner than FX9.
Alpha 7R VI is 1287 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 229mm FX9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 143 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame
671 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 4,000 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 20.5 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Eye, Insect…
Reasons to choose
FX9
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only FX9 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FX9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7R VI or FX9?
Alpha 7R VI scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX9 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and FX9?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and FX9?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 1287 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and FX9 record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and FX9 weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and FX9 at $10,998. The Alpha 7R VI is $6,499 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.