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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Newer Model is Canon R6 II
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 III
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony A7 II

 R6 A7 II 
IntroducedJuly 2020November 2014Fresher by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1230kCrisper display (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon R6

 A7 II R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony A7 II

 R6 A7 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 II Portrait photography features
84
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
62
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony A7 II
 Canon EOS R6Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 6072 117
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 17 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style 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
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Retail price $2,499 $1,456