Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony A7 VI and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony A7 VI (ILCE-7M6) is the sixth generation of Sony's entry point into the full-frame Alpha mirrorless ecosystem. Building on the A7V's advances, the A7 VI delivers a refined sensor with enhanced low-light performance and further improvements to Sony's real-time subject-recognition autofocus. The mechanical shutter is rated at ~200,000 actuations, an upgrade over the A7 IV's 150,000-actuation rating that places the A7 VI closer to the semi-professional tier.
| Model | Release | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A7 VI | 2025/26 | ~200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7V (predecessor) | 2024/25 | ~150,000–200,000 | ARW |
| Sony A7 IV (comparison) | 2021 | 150,000 | ARW |
The Sony A7 VI embeds the shutter count in MakerNote tag 0x9050 (encrypted) of every ARW file. ShutterCount decrypts and reads this in your browser.
When shooting in Sony's electronic shutter (silent) mode, the mechanical curtain does not fire and tag 0x9050 is not incremented. Use a frame shot with the mechanical shutter for an accurate count.
With a ~200,000-actuation rated lifespan, the A7 VI offers a meaningful step up in durability from the A7 IV:
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 20,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 20,000 – 60,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 60,000 – 120,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for everyday photographers |
| 120,000 – 180,000 | 60 – 90 % | High use — negotiate price accordingly |
| 180,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter service |
Shoot an ARW file with the mechanical shutter, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is extracted from the encrypted MakerNote tag 0x9050 in your browser — no upload needed.
Sony rates the A7 VI at approximately 200,000 actuations, up from 150,000 for the A7 IV. This reflects the growing semi-professional positioning of the base A7 line.
Both use the same encrypted ARW MakerNote tag 0x9050. The A7 VI has a higher rated lifespan (~200,000 vs 150,000) and benefits from processor improvements, but the shutter count reading method is identical across both generations.
Only a Sony authorised service centre can reset the hardware counter after a physical shutter replacement. Always verify from an original ARW file, not a screenshot.