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
NEX-7
Historic 24MP APS-C NEX flagship with tri-dial controls and built-in EVF.
$1,349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2011
Alpha 7R VI is 14.6 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
NEX-7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 24.3 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
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
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NEX-7
120 × 67 × 43 mm
400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 13mm wider, 30mm taller, and 40mm thicker than NEX-7.
Alpha 7R VI is 313 g heavier than NEX-7.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 43mm NEX-7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
NEX-7
120 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
NEX-7
120 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
NEX-7
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× 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
NEX-7
✓ 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
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Reasons to choose
NEX-7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.9, 66.9, 42.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only NEX-7 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only NEX-7 supports it
Weight
400 g vs 713 g — lower is better
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 (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 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
NEX-7
Pros
- ✓Historic NEX flagship
- ✓Tri-dial controls
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓24MP for era
Cons
- –Very old AF
- –No 4K
- –Superseded long ago
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7R VI or NEX-7?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for NEX-7 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and NEX-7?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and NEX-7 is 24.3 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and NEX-7 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while NEX-7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R VI or the NEX-7?
Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic. NEX-7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and NEX-7?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and NEX-7 weighs 400 g, so the NEX-7 is 313 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and NEX-7 record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. NEX-7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and NEX-7 weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. NEX-7: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 600 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R VI and 640 shots for the NEX-7, giving the NEX-7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and NEX-7 at $1,349. The NEX-7 is $3,150 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.