Canon R6 II vs Sony A7

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R6 II vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 II was brought out 8 years later than the A7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R6 II matches up against the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R6 II comes with exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R6 II versus the A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and A7 is 61 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and A7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern R6 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.