Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7 III

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 6D MII and Sony A7 III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was unveiled 8 months prior to the A7 III and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6D MII grades versus the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII against the A7 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and A7 III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 6D MII to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 6D MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.