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Sony A1 II vs Sony A7R VI

0 · 0 TIE · 5

The A1 II wins 0 of 5 scored specs; the A7R VI wins 5 (resolution, battery (cipa), weight). The A7R VI is $2,500 cheaper.

0 WINSBuy it if you want: the handling and system you prefer.
5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, battery (cipa), weight.
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Size, to scale

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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Sony A1 II136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm · 743 g
  • Sony A7R VI132.7 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm · 713 g

Where they differ

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A1 IIA7R VI
PRICE & SCORE
Price$6,998$4,498BEST
CameraFits score9.79.8BEST
PHOTO
Resolution50.1 MP66.8 MPBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −4 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.16.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD13.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.16-bit RAW over HDMIRAW over HDMI
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.No—
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.520 shots710 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.743 g713 gBEST

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