Canon R6 vs Sony A7R II

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).

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

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).

Check out the Canon R6 versus Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.