Nikon Zfvs 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?
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
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 nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf (2023) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 710g with battery | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zf | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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