Canon R6 II vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon R6 II vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 II was manufactured 22 months after the a1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the R6 II matches up vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Canon R6 II Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II features outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II against the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and a1 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and a1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony a1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher R6 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.