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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand 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
  • Introduced July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Older Model is Sony A7R IV
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon R6 and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7R V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R6 matches up vs the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony A7R V

 R6 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Canon R6

 A7R V R6 
ReleasedOctober 2022July 2020Fresher by 27 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1620kSharper screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony A7R V

 R6 A7R V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R6 features physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check the Canon R6 and Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 and the A7R V.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and A7R V is 61 and 60 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and A7R V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A7R V to provide extra detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older R6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R V Portrait photography highlights
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
90
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography features
Sony A7R V Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R V Sports photography highlights
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (360 shots)
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Sony A7R V
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
80
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
89
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging features
Sony A7R V Vlogging features
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic socket
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony A7R V
 Canon EOS R6Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 102400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 6072 693
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 17 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 723g (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,499 $3,900