Z7vs 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?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
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 z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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