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
Xtra
Muse
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/120fps slow-motion, 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 10-bit X-Log, and 2-inch OLED touchscreen.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Alpha 7R VI is 9 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
Muse
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
- BMuse has lower Weight (180 g vs 713 g)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery capacity (2670 mAh vs 1300 mAh)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Muse
34 × 140 × 42 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 43mm shorter than Muse but it is also 99mm wider and 41mm thicker.
Alpha 7R VI is 533 g heavier than Muse.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 42mm Muse
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
Muse
34 × 140 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
Muse
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Muse: 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
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 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Battery capacity
2670 mAh vs 1300 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Muse
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 34, 140, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 713 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Muse
Pros
- ✓1-inch CMOS at $379
- ✓3-axis mechanical gimbal
- ✓4K/120fps slow-motion
- ✓10-bit X-Log color
Cons
- –No waterproofing
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in storage
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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 portraits, Alpha 7R VI or Muse?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Muse — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and Muse?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and Muse is 9.4 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and Muse have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while Muse uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and Muse?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and Muse weighs 180 g, so the Muse is 533 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and Muse record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Muse: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and Muse weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. Muse: No.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and Muse at $499. The Muse is $4,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Xtra press materials.