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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Superseded the Canon R6
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Renewed by Sony A7 III
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The R6 II was revealed 8 years after the A7 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R6 II grades versus the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Sony A7 II

 R6 II A7 II 
LaunchedNovember 2022November 2014Newer by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon R6 II

 A7 II R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Sony A7 II

 R6 II A7 II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II features exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 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).

Look at the Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 II against the A7 II.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and A7 II is 61 and 69 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and A7 II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern R6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography factors
Sony A7 II Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
80
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (360 shots)
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography details
Sony A7 II Travel photography details
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
61
weather proof
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging advice
Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Sony A7 II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IISony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4897 117
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 360 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $2,499 $1,456