Canon 6D vs Sony A7 IV

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 6D versus Sony A7 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 6D was brought out 9 years earlier than the A7 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6D matches up versus the A7 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 6D provides external measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6D and the A7 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and A7 IV is 59 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and A7 IV.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A7 IV to offer extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.