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Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Launched May 2022
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon R7 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R7 was brought out 9 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R7 grades versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 R7 NEX-6 
RevealedMay 2022March 2013More modern by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 NEX-6 R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 R7 NEX-6 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon R7 features external measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R7 versus the NEX-6.
Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and NEX-6 is 64 and 85 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and NEX-6.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon R7 to offer you more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger R7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than others (612 grams)
78
 tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (345g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery life (660 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
66
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography info
74
 good battery life (660 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (612g)
75
 lighter than competitors (345g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery life (660 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
75
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (612g)
32
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (345g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing mic support
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Canon R7 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony NEX-6
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2013-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 99
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 612 grams (1.35 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 660 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,499 $365