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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Announced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon R6 II versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 II was unveiled 7 years after the A7R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R6 II scores versus the A7R 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 A7R II

 R6 II A7R II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022June 2015Newer by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1229kClearer screen (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon R6 II

 A7R II R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Sony A7R II

 R6 II A7R II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 II compared to the A7R II.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and A7R II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and A7R II.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A7R II to result in more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent R6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography information
Sony A7R II Portrait photography information
87
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
79
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
81
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (360 shots)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (360 shots)
62
weather sealing
great megapixels (42MP)
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (360 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Sony A7R II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IISony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 4897 399
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Total 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 dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 360 images 290 images
Battery style 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
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $2,499 $2,913