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Canon R6 vs Sony A7S

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Announced July 2020
  • Refreshed by Canon R6 II
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R6 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was released 6 years after the A7S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R6 grades vs the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony A7S

 R6 A7S 
LaunchedJuly 2020April 2014More modern by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1230kCrisper display (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Canon R6

 A7S R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony A7S

 R6 A7S 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 has physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Canon R6 versus Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 and the A7S.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and A7S is 61 and 77 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon R6 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer R6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S Portrait photography factors
84
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
68
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Sony A7S
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
58
lighter than competition (489 grams)
environment sealing
low battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
34
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (489 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony A7S
 Canon EOS R6Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 102400 409600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 6072 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 17 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 360 photographs
Style 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,499 $1,998