Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 V→Sony A7R VI

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

You own

Sony

A7 V

£2799

2024

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7R VI

£4399 (+£1,600)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the A7R VI

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 V	A7R VI
Price	£2,799	£4,399
Released	2024	2025	↑
Sensor	Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked	61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS
Resolution	33MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps 10-bit	8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle)	AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking	↓
Battery Life	760 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100)	↓
Weight	514g (body only)	723g (body with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot	EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot	3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A	Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)

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