Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
| Genre | A7R VI | Sony A9 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | -3.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
| Spec | A7R VI | Sony A9 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,399 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | |
| Resolution | 61MP | 25MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking | 120fps blackout-free electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) | 530 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 723g (body with battery and card) | 703g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot | 3.2" 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 |
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