Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II

Below, we are matching up the Canon R6 and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 was launched 5 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R6 matches up against the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 offers outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 and Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the R6 compared to the A7 II.

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

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7 II to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.