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Leica M EV1 vs A7R VI

Quick take: The A7R VI has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A7R VI is the most affordable; only the A7R VI is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

A7R VI — Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution: The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.

Who should buy what
A7R VI (2026)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
  • Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
  • Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
  • Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Leica M EV1Leica · 2025A7R VISony · 2026
Price £6,799£4,399Best
Sensor 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution)61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS
Resolution 60.0MP61.0MPBest
Video None (stills-only)8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled
Autofocus Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses)AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame
Stabilisation No stabilisationIn-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops
Burst Rate 4.5fps8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE trackingBest
Battery Life 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100)Best
Weight 499g (with battery)Best723g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnificationEVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps
Screen Fixed touchscreen3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot
Mount Leica M-mountSony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internalDual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica M EV1
A7R VI
Portrait
5.4/10
9.2/10
Street
6.0/10
6.8/10
Travel
5.3/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
8.8/10
Documentary
2.1/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
2.0/10
8.1/10
Landscape
6.2/10
8.3/10
Wildlife
2.0/10
8.5/10
Casual
2.5/10
5.5/10
Food
5.2/10
8.8/10
Macro
3.9/10
8.4/10
Architecture
6.7/10
8.8/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
7.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.5/10
Filmmaking
—
7.9/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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