A1 IIvs A7R VI
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
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 a7r vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A1 II (2025) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,500 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A1 II | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| 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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