A7R VIvs A9 II
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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Sony
A9 II (2019)
Starting from £3299 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View A9 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — A9 II (2019): The A9 II polished the A9's groundbreaking formula — 20fps blackout-free, improved subject tracking, and a LAN port made it the professional sports standard.
Who should buy what
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
A9 II (2019)
- Sports photographers who need 20fps with reliable eye and body tracking
- Photojournalists who need LAN transfer and instant wireless file delivery
- Wildlife photographers who want the fastest Sony AF in a proven body
- A9 owners who need the improved ergonomics, weather sealing, and Ethernet
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a9 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R VI (2025) | A9 II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,399 | £3,299 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 723g (body with battery and card) | 678g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet (LAN), HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R VI | A9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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