A7 IIIvs 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?
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
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 a7 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 III (2018) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~710 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 565g (body, battery, card) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 III | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| 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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