Upgrade Guide

Sony A7R VI→Sony A7

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

You own

Sony

A7R VI

£4399

2025

→

Upgrade to

Sony

£299 (-£4,100)

2013

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The A7 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7R VI. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7R VI	A7
Price	£4,399	£299
Released	2025	2013	↓
Sensor	61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS	24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	61MP	24MP	↓
Video	8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled	1080p/60p
Autofocus	AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame	117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation	In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops	None
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	723g (body with battery and card)	474g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)	Single SD UHS-I slot

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