Sony A7R Vvs A7R VI
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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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?
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.
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
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
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 sony a7r v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony A7R V (2022) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,899 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 723g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony A7R V | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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