Canon EOS R vs Sony a6700: What Should You Get?

Canon EOS R vs Sony a6700 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureCanon EOS RSony a6700
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2023
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ XR
Resolution30.3 MP26.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions6720×44806192 x 4128
Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)
Sensor Pixel Size5.36µ3.76µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 40,000ISO 32,000
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)8 FPS11 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)8 FPS11 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNo autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS)None
Buffer Size (Raw)47 frames (8 FPS)59 frames (11 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition
Autofocus Points143759
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4.5 EV-3 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/160
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownYesNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS240 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.74x crop at 4KExtra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots11
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.1 million dots1.04 million dots
Articulating LCDYesFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.76x1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution3.69 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.1Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeLP-E6NNP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)350 frames550 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)370 frames570 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)560 framesN/A
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)660 g (1.46 lbs.)493 g (1.09 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″)122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)1
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1800 (Check Current Price)$1400 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesCanon EOS R Used PricesSony a6700 Used Prices
1The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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