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S1R II vs A7R VI
Quick take: The A7R VI has the highest resolution at 61MP; the S1R II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A7R VI 2026
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
£4399
new today at 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 | S1R IILumix · 2025 | A7R VISony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699Best | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 44.3MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100)Best |
| Weight | 820g (with battery and card) | 723g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-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
S1R II
A7R VI
Portrait
8.8/10
9.2/10
Street
6.3/10
6.8/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
8.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
7.7/10
7.9/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
8.3/10
8.1/10
Landscape
7.7/10
8.3/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.5/10
Casual
5.2/10
5.5/10
Food
8.3/10
8.8/10
Macro
8.8/10
8.4/10
Architecture
8.1/10
8.8/10
Astrophotography
7.1/10
7.2/10
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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