Sony Launches $4,500 A7R VI With 67MP Sensor and 30 fps Bursts
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Updated · Engadget · Jun 25
Sony Launches $4,500 A7R VI With 67MP Sensor and 30 fps Bursts
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 25
Summary
Sony’s A7R VI pairs a new 67-megapixel stacked full-frame sensor with 30 fps blackout-free burst shooting, a major speed jump for the company’s high-resolution A7R line.
An 18-millisecond readout and new Bionz XR2 processor make it 5.6 times faster than the A7R V, while dual-gain processing boosts dynamic range to a claimed 16 stops and keeps image quality strong.
Autofocus, stabilization and video also improve: the camera adds better subject detection, up to 8.5 stops of in-body stabilization, and 8K/30p or 4K/120p recording.
The trade-offs are a $4,500 price tag—$600 above the A7R V—and missing pro video features such as 12-bit RAW capture and open-gate recording, leaving rivals like Nikon’s Z8 stronger for video users.
Sony positions the model as a rare blend of ultra-high resolution and near-action-camera speed, aimed mainly at photographers who want heavy cropping flexibility without giving up burst performance.