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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III

Portability
59
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
63
Features
92
Overall
74

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon 6D
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon 6D MII and Sony A7S III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was introduced 4 years before the A7S III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6D MII scores versus the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sony A7S III

 6D MII A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon 6D MII

 A7S III 6D MII 
AnnouncedJuly 2020June 2017Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sony A7S III

 6D MII A7S III 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 6D MII versus the A7S III.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and A7S III is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and A7S III.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 6D MII to produce extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6D MII will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
69
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Sony A7S III
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (40,000)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
86
image stabilization
amazing resolution (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
78
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (600 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography features
Sony A7S III Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S III Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Sony A7S III
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-06-29 2020-07-21
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 40000 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 759
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony E
Amount of lenses 250 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 85
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2862 2993
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 600 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,799 $3,499