GH7vs A7R VI
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video & Documentary — GH7 (2024): The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): 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
GH7 (2024)
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
A7R VI (2025)
- 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
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the gh7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH7 (2024) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 535g (body only) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH7 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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