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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
RX10 IV

Sony

RX10 IV

1-inch bridge with 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, 24fps AF tracking, and pro video features.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Sep 2017

Alpha 7R VI is 8.8 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

Alpha 7R VI

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

RX10 IV

Sports & ActionWildlife

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Alpha 7R VI wins 5 categories·RX10 IV wins 0 categories
  • AAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • 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 2,359,296)
  • AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 20.1 MP)
  • AAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery capacity (2670 mAh vs 1020 mAh)

Key specs at a glance

Alpha 7R VIRX10 IV
Resolution66.8 MP20.1 MP
SensorFull Frame13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max32,00012,800
Burst30 fps24 fps
4K120 fps29.97 fps
IBISYes6-stop
Weight713 g1095 g
Battery600 shots370 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

RX10 IV front view

RX10 IV

133 × 94 × 145 mm

1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.63 oz)

Alpha 7R VI is 62mm thinner than RX10 IV but it is also 3mm taller.

Alpha 7R VI is 382 g lighter than RX10 IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 145mm RX10 IV

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

RX10 IV back view

RX10 IV

133 × 94 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

RX10 IV top view

RX10 IV

133 × 145 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Alpha 7R VI

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

RX10 IV

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Alpha 7R VI

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

RX10 IV: mount data unavailable

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 VIRX10 IV
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
7.0Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

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

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    9,437,184 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    66.8 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

RX10 IV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.5, 94, 145

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…

  • Codecs

    Adds AVCHD, MP4

  • AA filter

    Only RX10 IV supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only RX10 IV supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only RX10 IV supports it

  • RAW buffer depth

    249 frames vs 150 frames — 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)
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

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

RX10 IV

Pros

  • 24–600mm reach
  • 24fps with AF
  • Weather sealed
  • Strong all-in-one travel camera

Cons

  • 1-inch sensor
  • Large bridge body
  • Expensive for sensor size

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Alpha 7R VI
RX10 IV
Resolution
66.8 MP3.3× more
20.1 MP
Sensor type
Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
1"-Type CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 24.0 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Alpha 7R VI
RX10 IV
Aperture
2.4-4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-600
Alpha 7R VI
RX10 IV
Processor
BIONZ XR with AI processing unit
BIONZ XR
Alpha 7R VI
RX10 IV
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000+1.3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
12,800
Alpha 7R VI
RX10 IV
Shutter type
Mechanical focal plane shutter + electronic rolling shutter
Electronic and Mechanical
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/2000
Max electronic speed
1/32000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, Alpha 7R VI or RX10 IV?

Alpha 7R VI scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for RX10 IV — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 IV?

Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and RX10 IV is 20.1 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 IV have in-body image stabilization?

Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while RX10 IV has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R VI or the RX10 IV?

Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic. RX10 IV reaches 24 fps mechanical.

What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 IV?

Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and RX10 IV weighs 1095 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 382 g lighter.

Do the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 IV record 4K video?

Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. RX10 IV: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 IV weather sealed?

Alpha 7R VI: No. RX10 IV: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 600 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R VI and 370 shots for the RX10 IV, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and RX10 IV at $1,699. The RX10 IV is $2,800 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.