Sony has officially launched its latest Alpha 7R VI full-frame mirrorless camera in the Indian market. Nearly two months after making its global debut in May, the flagship camera is now available in India. Designed for professional photographers, videographers, and content creators, the camera features a 66.8MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s latest BIONZ XR2 image processor. It also offers premium capabilities such as 8K video recording, continuous shooting at up to 30fps, and up to 8.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).

Sony Alpha 7R VI Price in India and Availability

The Sony Alpha 7R VI has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 4,70,990.

Sony has also announced the prices of its compatible accessories:

  • NP-SA100 rechargeable battery: Rs. 10,490
  • BC-SAD1 battery charger: Rs. 15,990
  • DC-C2 DC coupler: Rs. 15,990
  • VG-C6 vertical grip: Rs. 40,490
  • XLR-A4 XLR adaptor: Rs. 69,490

As part of the introductory launch offer, customers purchasing the camera will receive a complimentary NP-SA100 rechargeable battery, worth Rs. 10,490.

The camera will go on sale from July 3 via Amazon, Sony’s ShopatSC online store, and Sony Center retail outlets across India.

Sony Alpha 7R VI Features and Specifications

The Sony Alpha 7R VI is equipped with a 66.8MP back-illuminated full-frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor, paired with the company’s latest BIONZ XR2 image processing engine. According to Sony, this combination delivers up to 16 stops of dynamic range, improved low-light performance, reduced image noise, and significantly faster image processing compared to the previous generation.

The camera also features Real-time Recognition AF+, powered by a dedicated AI processor. Using skeletal pose estimation, the system accurately recognizes and tracks human subjects, allowing photographers to maintain sharp focus even during fast-moving action.

For action photography, the Alpha 7R VI supports blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 30fps while performing 60 autofocus and auto-exposure calculations per second. Sony claims the camera offers 5.6 times faster sensor readout than its predecessor, enabling faster image capture while minimizing rolling shutter effects.

To improve handheld shooting performance, the camera includes five-axis in-body optical image stabilisation, delivering up to 8.5 stops of compensation at the center of the frame and up to seven stops toward the edges.

On the video side, the Alpha 7R VI supports 8K video recording at 30fps and full-frame 4K recording at up to 120fps. Sony has also introduced a new Dual Gain feature, which helps reduce image noise while preserving shadow detail during video recording.

For professional audio capture, the camera supports 32-bit float in-camera audio recording when used with the new XLR-A4 XLR adaptor, making it an ideal option for filmmakers and professional content creators.

Powering the camera is Sony’s new 2,670mAh NP-SA100 battery. According to CIPA standards, the Alpha 7R VI can capture up to 710 still images using the LCD monitor or up to 600 shots using the electronic viewfinder on a single charge.