Sony ups its new A7R VI to 66.8 megapixels and jumps the price to $4,500
The Verge • 5/13/2026
Summary
Sony has announced its new flagship high-resolution camera, the A7R VI, featuring a fully stacked full-frame sensor with 66.8 megapixels and up to 16 stops of dynamic range. The camera's stacked architecture allows for faster readout speeds, higher burst rates, better silent shooting with the electronic shutter, and improved video performance. The A7R VI will be priced at $4,499.99 upon its launch in June, which is $600 more than the launch price of the A7R V in 2022.
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