Update May 7: B&H Photo released a product page for the upcoming A7R VI.
Sony A7R VI: A New King of Resolution
Sony has officially released a teaser for the highly anticipated A7R VI, confirming that the successor to the A7R V will be revealed on May 13. This new addition to the Alpha lineup aims to push the boundaries of detail and clarity for professional photographers.
The 67MP Sensor Leap
The most striking feature expected in the Mark VI is a brand new 67MP full frame sensor. If these specifications hold true, the camera will surpass the current resolution champions in the Sony ecosystem, including the A7R V and the A7CR. This increase in pixel count reinforces Sony's commitment to the high-resolution E-mount market, providing even more cropping flexibility and print potential than ever before.
Sony A7R V vs A7RC 60MP E-Mount Cameras
While the A7R V was already a powerhouse, the shift to 67 megapixels suggests that Sony has found a way to increase density without sacrificing the dynamic range or noise performance that users expect from the R series.
Mark Your Calendars
The official announcement is scheduled for May 13. Fans of the brand are eager to see if this sensor upgrade is accompanied by new AI-driven autofocus features or improvements to the processing engine to handle the massive file sizes generated by such a high-resolution sensor. Alongside the A7R VI, the Sony 100-400mm f/4.5 GM telephoto zoom with constant max aperture is expected to be announced too.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony Alpha A7R V | Sony Alpha A7CR |
| Sensor Resolution | 61.0 MP | 61.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2022-10-26 | 2023-08-29 |
| Camera Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102800) | ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102800) |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | |
| Weight | 723g | 515g |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 82mm | 124 x 71 x 63mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Focus Points | 693 | 693 |
| Min AF Detecting Range | -4eV | -4eV |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | |
| Focus Bracket | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/4000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 7680 x 4320 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video fps at Max | 25p, 23.98p | 60p, 50p,48p, 30p, 25p, 24p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| High Speed Video | 120fps | 120fps |
| Max Video Mbps | 600 | 600 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 1 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Battery Life | 600 | 520 |
| Battery Model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| RAW Video | | |
| Webcam | | |
| Anti Flicker | | |
| Microphone Port | | |
| Headphone Port | | |
| Wifi | | |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Timelapse | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.20" | 3.00" |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 1030000 |
| Touch Screen | | |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9x | 0.7x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,440,000 | 2,360,000 |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | |
| AF Joystick | | |
| Bluetooth | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | |
| Gyro data Stabilization | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
