Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony RX1R III→Sony A7R VI
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The A7R VI improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Sony RX1R III owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the A7R VI
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking vs 5fps
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) vs 300 shots (CIPA, LCD)
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (61MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 RX1R III | A7R VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.3 | ||
| Street | -0.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.6 | ||
| Documentary | +2.8 | ||
| Landscape | +2.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +2.5 | ||
| Macro | +3.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony RX1R III | A7R VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,899 | £4,399 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS | |
| Resolution | 61MP | 61MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 10-bit | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) | ↑ |
| Weight | 496g (with battery and card) | 723g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
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