Canon R6 vs Sony A7S

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.