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
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
RX10 V is 2 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
RX10 V
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- 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 3,686,400)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 4mm narrower and 68mm thinner than RX10 V but it is also 2mm taller.
Alpha 7R VI is 398 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 151mm RX10 V
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
RX10 V
136 × 95 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
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
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 lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
RX10 V: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 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
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
AA filter
Only RX10 V supports it
Weather sealing
Only RX10 V supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Car/Train, Airplane
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both 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 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
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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 RX10 V?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for RX10 V — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 V?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R VI or the RX10 V?
Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 V?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 398 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 V record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and RX10 V weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 600 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R VI and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and RX10 V at $2,299. The RX10 V is $2,200 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.