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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Successor is Canon R6 II
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon R6 versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 was launched 5 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R6 matches up vs the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony A7R II

 R6 A7R II 
ReleasedJuly 2020June 2015Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1229kClearer display (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon R6

 A7R II R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony A7R II

 R6 A7R II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R6 comes with outside 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 A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R6 against the A7R II.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and A7R II.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R II to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern R6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
84
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography advice
Sony A7R II Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
81
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (360 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (360 shots)
62
environment proof
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
low battery pack (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony A7R II
 Canon EOS R6Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 6072 399
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 17 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (1.50 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 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 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 360 images 290 images
Form of battery 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,499 $2,913