Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 IV→Sony A7R VI

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7 IV

£2299

2021

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7R VI

£4399 (+£2,100)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7 IV. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7R VI

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 IV	A7R VI
Price	£2,299	£4,399
Released	2021	2025	↑
Sensor	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS	61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS
Resolution	33MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone	8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition	AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking	↓
Battery Life	~580 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100)	↓
Weight	659g body only	723g (body with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification	EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen	3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II	Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)

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