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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon R6 versus Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 was revealed 2 years after the A7 III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R6 scores against the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony A7 III

 R6 A7 III 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2018More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Canon R6

 A7 III R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony A7 III

 R6 A7 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 comes with outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 compared to the A7 III.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and A7 III is 61 and 63 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and A7 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A7 III to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern R6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
84
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography details
Sony A7 III Sports photography details
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (360 per charge)
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (360 per charge)
73
better than average battery (610 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (610 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony A7 III
 Canon EOS R6Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 6072 693
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 17 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 360 shots 610 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,499 $1,998