Canon R6 vs Sony A7S II

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon R6 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was manufactured 4 years after the A7S II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R6 matches up vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 enjoys external 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 A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R6 versus the A7S II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and A7S II is 61 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and A7S II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon R6 to show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher R6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.