Camera Comparison
Sony α7R vs Sony a7R VI
Key Differences
- Sony a7R VI has a better phase detect points (693 vs 0).
- Sony a7R VI has a better low light af (-4 EV vs -1 EV).
- Sony a7R VI has a better evf resolution (9.44M dots vs 2.36M dots).
- Sony a7R VI has a better continuous shooting (10 fps vs 4 fps).
- Sony a7R VI has a better lcd resolution (2.10M dots vs 0.92M dots).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ XR2 |
| Effective Resolution | 36.4 MP | 60.1 MP |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 25600 | 100 – 32000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 25600 | 50 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | − | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 4 fps | 10 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 8K |
| 8K Recording | − | Up to 30p |
| 4K Recording | − | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 0 | 693 |
| Contrast Detect Points | 25 | − |
| Low Light AF | -1 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | No | Yes |
| Animal AF | No | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 9.44M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.71x | 0.9x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 0.92M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | 4-Axis Tilting |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | − | v5.3 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,299 | $4,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 126.9×94.4×48.2 mm | 131.3×96.9×82.4 mm |
| Weight | 465g (1.03 lb) | 720g (1.59 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 250 shots | 530 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 270 shots | 600 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 |
