Comparison
Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Sony A7 IV
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon · Canon RF
- Sensor
- Full frame
- Resolution
- 24.2 MP
- Video
- 4K
- Price
- $2,299
Two of the most popular full-frame hybrid cameras go head to head.
Editor's verdict
Both are excellent; the A7 IV leans resolution and value, while the R6 Mark II leans speed and video polish.
Recommended for
Choose the A7 IV for higher resolution and a deeper lens ecosystem; choose the R6 Mark II for the fastest action autofocus.
At a glance
Key advantages
Sony A7 IV
- Lower price — Typically $2,298 vs $2,299
- Higher resolution — 33 MP vs 24.2 MP
- Lighter body — 658 g vs 670 g
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Stronger stabilization — 8 stops vs 5.5 stops
Specs
Specifications compared
Highlighted rows show where the two cameras differ.
| Specification | Sony A7 IV | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Current price | $2,298 | $2,299 |
| Release | ||
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Status | released | released |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Image | ||
| Image stabilization | Yes (5.5 stops) | Yes (8 stops) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max video frame rate | 60p | 60p |
| Display | ||
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot EVF | 3.69M-dot EVF |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Screen size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 658 g | 670 g |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm |
| Performance | ||
| Autofocus points | 759 | 1053 |
| Continuous shooting | 10 | 40 |
| ISO range | 100–51200 | 100–102400 |
| Memory card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery life | 580 | 760 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| HDMI | Full-size | Micro |
| Mic input | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Headphone | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
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