Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced November 2022
- Succeeded the Canon R6
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Sony A7R II

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

The R6 II was manufactured 8 years later than the A7R and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R6 II grades against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Sony A7R
R6 II | A7R | |||
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Launched | November 2022 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 107 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1230k | Crisper screen (+390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Canon R6 II
A7R | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Sony A7R
R6 II | A7R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II comes with outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 II vs the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and A7R is 61 and 78 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and A7R.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A7R to give you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7R |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-11-02 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 35 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 465 grams (1.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $1,898 |