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Review · High-Resolution Mirrorless

Sony A7R VI

66.8MP stacked full-frame · $4,500 · Sony E-mount

9.2
Our score
Editor's Choice

The first R-series body that doesn't ask you to choose between resolution and speed — 66.8MP at up to 30fps with full AF tracking.

PRODUCT SHOT — 4:3

Pros

+66.8MP stacked sensor with 8K video
+30fps burst with full AI-tracked autofocus
+8.5-stop 5-axis in-body stabilization
+Higher-capacity SA-type battery (+27%)

Cons

Most expensive A7R yet (~$4,500)
Paper-thin shutter blades, easy to crease when cleaning
No open-gate video; rear screen lacks HDR
New USB connector breaks older Multi-accessory compatibility

Full specifications

Sensor66.8MP stacked full-frame BSI CMOS
ProcessorBIONZ XR2 (AI-assisted subject recognition)
Continuous shooting30 fps electronic, full AF/AE tracking
Stabilization5-axis IBIS, rated to 8.5 stops
Video8K, no open-gate mode
BatteryNew 'SA'-type, 20.9Wh (+27% vs. prior Alpha bodies)
MountSony E
Price~$4,500 body-only

How it compares

This Mirrorless
Canon EOS R5 II
Nikon Z8
Price
$4,500
$4,299
$3,997
Resolution
66.8MP
45MP
45.7MP
Max burst speed
30 fps
30 fps (electronic)
20 fps (mechanical)
IBIS rating
8.5 stops
8 stops
6 stops
Video
8K
8K RAW
8K30

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