The Sony a7R VI Somehow Beat Sony's Own Flagship (opens in new tab)

Sony just released a camera that outperforms their own flagship model and costs $2,000 less. That's not a headline you expect to write, but here we are. The a7R VI comes in at under $4,499.99. The a1 II sits at $6,500 and is supposed to be the best Sony has to offer. After spending a week with the a7R VI, using it for family documentary work and studio sessions, and comparing it spec-for-spec against the a1 II, the conclusion is hard to argue with: the a7R VI beats the a1 II in almost every m...