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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
Alpha 7R VI is 3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
E2-M4
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- 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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E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 42mm wider, 31mm taller, and 11mm thicker than E2-M4.
Alpha 7R VI is 343 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 72mm E2-M4
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 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
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× 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
E2-M4
Micro Four Thirds
130+
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
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
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only E2-M4 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only E2-M4 supports it
Weather sealing
Only E2-M4 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
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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 E2-M4?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and E2-M4?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7R VI or the E2-M4?
Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and E2-M4?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 343 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and E2-M4 record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and E2-M4 weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 600 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7R VI and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $3,200 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 Z CAM press materials.