Sony a7R VI Review: The Ultimate Full-Frame Powerhouse

The Sony a7R VI Changes What I Expect From a High-Resolution Camera | PCMag

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Editors' Choice 4.5 Outstanding this.$refs.template.innerHTML, onCreate: (instance) => this.tippyInstance = instance, onShow: (instance) => { this.escapeHandler = (e) => { if (e.key === 'Escape') instance.hide(); }; window.addEventListener('keydown', this.escapeHandler); }, onHide: (instance) => { if (this.escapeHandler) { window.removeEventListener('keydown', this.escapeHandler); this.escapeHandler = null; } }, onMount: (instance) => { const closeBtn = instance.popper.querySelector('[data-tooltip-close]'); if (closeBtn) closeBtn.addEventListener('click', () => instance.hide()); }, }; }, }">   What Our Ratings Mean 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies. The Bottom Line The Sony a7R VI is the new benchmark for high-resolution full-frame cameras, combining a superb 66MP Stacked sensor, blazing 30fps performance, elite autofocus, and outstanding video features in a versatile pro-grade body that balances extreme resolution with real speed. MSRP $4,499.99 $4,499.99 $4,499 at Amazon PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing.

Pros & Cons 66MP Stacked CMOS sensor Up to 30fps drive with focus tracking 8K30 and 4K120 video with 10-bit color Smart, reliable subject detection Largest, brightest viewfinder in a full-frame camera Class-leading battery life Large file sizes Rear LCD pales in comparison with EVF Sony a7R VI Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Dimensions 3.8 by 5.2 by 3.3 inches Weight 1.6 lb Type Mirrorless Sensor Resolution 66 MP Sensor Type Stacked CMOS