Canon 6D vs Sony A7 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D and Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 6D was unveiled 21 months earlier than the A7 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6D matches up versus the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D has outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 6D and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D and the A7 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A7 II to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 6D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.