A7R VIvs Sony FX30
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?
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R VI (2025) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,399 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 723g (body with battery and card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R VI | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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