Camera Comparison
Sony a7R VI vs Sony a9 II
Key Differences
- Sony a7R VI has a better evf resolution (9.44M dots vs 3.69M dots).
- Sony a7R VI has a better effective resolution (60.1 MP vs 24.2 MP).
- Sony a9 II has a better continuous shooting (20 fps vs 10 fps).
- Sony a7R VI has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 30p).
- Sony a7R VI has a better lcd resolution (2.10M dots vs 1.44M dots).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI Stacked CMOS | BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 60.1 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Max Image Size | 8K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 32000 | 100 – 51200 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 102400 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 20 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | − | 239 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | Up to 30p | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 693 | 693 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | 425 |
| Low Light AF | -4 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.9x | 0.78x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 1.44M dots |
| LCD Type | 4-Axis Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $4,499 | $4,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 131.3×96.9×82.4 mm | 128.9×96.4×77.5 mm |
| Weight | 720g (1.59 lb) | 678g (1.49 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 530 shots | 500 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 600 shots | 690 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
