Z6 IIIvs Sony A7R V
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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