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Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Newer Model is Canon R6 II
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon R6 versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was released 10 months later than the A9 II so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R6 grades versus the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony A9 II

 R6 A9 II 
RevealedJuly 2020October 2019Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Canon R6

 A9 II R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony A9 II

 R6 A9 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 offers exterior 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 A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 against the A9 II.

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and A9 II is 61 and 62 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A9 II to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer R6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
84
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography information
Sony A9 II Street photography information
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (360 CIPA)
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (360 CIPA)
73
better than average battery (690 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (690 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging features
Sony A9 II Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R6 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony A9 II
 Canon EOS R6Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R6 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 6072 693
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 17 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 690 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $2,499 $4,498