Sony a7R V vs a7R VI: which to buy?

Sony's high-resolution full-frame bodies, old and new. The 61MP a7R V launched at about $3,900 in 2022; the a7R VI, with an about 66.8MP fully stacked sensor and up to about 30 fps (electronic shutter), launched at $4,499.99 in 2026.

Why it exists. This page is for buyers choosing between the a7R V and the new a7R VI who want to know whether the stacked sensor, faster bursts and autofocus make the a7R VI worth about $600 more than the a7R V at launch prices.

A black Sony a7R V body seen from directly above on a textured orange surface, showing its dials and buttons — **Sony a7R V**61MP · launched at about $3,900 in 2022Photo: PantheraLeo1359531 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (resized)

A park path in Theresienstein, Hof, photographed with the Sony a7R VI — **Sony a7R VI**About 66.8MP · launched at $4,499.99 in 2026Taken with the Sony a7R VI. Photo: PantheraLeo1359531 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Side-by-side specs

	Sony a7R V	Sony a7R VI
Sensor	61MP full-frame	About 66.8MP full-frame, fully stacked Exmor RS
Processor	BIONZ XR plus AI processing unit	BIONZ XR2 plus AI processing
Autofocus	AI-based subject recognition	AI-based subject recognition
Burst	Up to 10 fps	Up to about 30 fps (electronic shutter), blackout-free
Stabilization	In-body, 8 steps	In-body, 8.5 stops at centre; 7.0 at the edges
Viewfinder	9.44M dots, 0.90x	9.44M dots, 0.90x, 120 fps
Screen	3.2in 4-axis tilting	4-axis tilting
Video	8K 24/25p (1.2x crop)	8K; 4K 120p
Battery	NP-FZ100; about 530 shots (screen) or 440 (viewfinder)	NP-SA100; about 710 shots
Weight	723 g	About 713 g
Launch price (US)	Sony: Launched at about $3,900 in 2022 (US)	Sony: Launched at $4,499.99 in 2026 (US)

Specs from our a7R V and a7R VI reviews, which cite Sony specifications; US launch prices from Sony (October 26, 2022 and May 13, 2026). ✓ = advantage; blank = tie or not directly comparable.

Sample photos

Six photos taken with the a7R V and six with the a7R VI, shared on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses. The first a7R VI photo is the one at the top of the page.

Sample photo 1 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R V — Taken with the Sony a7R V. Photo: Ehsan Ali Biswas via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 2 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R V — Taken with the Sony a7R V. Photo: Jules Verne Times Two via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 3 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R V — Taken with the Sony a7R V. Photo: Ben Hohenstatt via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized)

Sample photo 4 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R V — Taken with the Sony a7R V. Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de (resized)

Sample photo 5 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R V — Taken with the Sony a7R V. Photo: Big Ben in Japan via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)

Sample photo 6 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R V — Taken with the Sony a7R V. Photo: 1municipio via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 2 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R VI — Taken with the Sony a7R VI. Photo: PantheraLeo1359531 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 3 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R VI — Taken with the Sony a7R VI. Photo: PantheraLeo1359531 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 4 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R VI — Taken with the Sony a7R VI. Photo: PantheraLeo1359531 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 5 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R VI — Taken with the Sony a7R VI. Photo: PantheraLeo1359531 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Sample photo 6 of 6 taken with the Sony a7R VI — Taken with the Sony a7R VI. Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

Who should buy which

Get the a7R V if

You want to spend less: about $3,900 at launch vs $4,499.99.
You shoot landscapes, studio or architecture, where 61MP and 10 fps are enough.
You already own NP-FZ100 batteries.

Get the a7R VI if

You shoot moving subjects and want up to about 30 fps from a fully stacked sensor.
You want 4K 120p video alongside 8K.
You want more shots per charge and slightly stronger stabilization.

See our full a7R V and a7R VI reviews.

Where to buy

Sony a7R V

a7R V · body (new or Renewed)

Sony: Launched at about $3,900 in 2022 (US)

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Sony a7R VI

a7R VI · body (new)

Sony: Launched at $4,499.99 in 2026 (US)

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