Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony FX2→Sony A7R VI

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

Sony FX2
You own
Sony
Sony FX2
£2499
2025
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A7R VI
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Sony
A7R VI
£4399 (+£1,900)
2026
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Sony FX2. 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

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Genre Sony FX2 A7R VI
Portrait
7.0
9.2
+2.2
Street
5.3
6.8
+1.5
Travel
6.4
6.8
+0.4
Wedding & Events
6.8
8.8
+2.0
Vlogging & Video
6.0
6.5
+0.5
Filmmaking
8.0
7.9
-0.1
Documentary
7.7
8.3
+0.6
Sports & Action
6.4
8.1
+1.7
Landscape
5.7
8.3
+2.6
Wildlife
6.6
8.5
+1.9
Casual
5.1
5.5
+0.4
Food
7.5
8.8
+1.3
Macro
5.4
8.4
+3.0
Architecture
6.8
8.8
+2.0
Astrophotography
6.3
7.2
+0.9
Full spec comparison
Spec Sony FX2 A7R VI
Price £2,499 £4,399
Released 2025 2026 ↑
Sensor 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS
Resolution 33MP 61MP ↑
Video 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled
Autofocus Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame
Stabilisation Dynamic Active IBIS In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops
Burst Rate 10fps 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking ↓
Battery Life 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) ↓
Weight 679g (body only) 723g (with battery and card) ↓
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps
Screen Fully articulating touchscreen 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot
Mount Sony E-mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
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