Canon EOS R6 II vs Sony a1 Specifications Comparison
Camera Feature | Canon EOS R6 II | Sony a1 |
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Announced | November 2022 | January 2021 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Image Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ XR |
Resolution | 24.2 MP | 50.1 MP |
Pixel Dimensions | 6000×4000 | 8640×5760 |
Sensor Dimensions | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
Sensor Pixel Size | 6.00µ | 4.16µ |
Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
Max Native ISO | ISO 102,400 | ISO 32,000 |
Extended ISOs | ISO 50-204,800 | ISO 50-102,400 |
High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes |
Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | No |
Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | Yes | No |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 12 FPS | 10 FPS |
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 40 FPS | 30 FPS |
Notes for High FPS Shooting | 12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 12 FPS) | Compressed raw at 30 FPS (uncompressed and lossless compressed raw at 20 FPS) |
Buffer Size (Raw) | 75 frames (40 FPS), 110 frames (12 FPS) | 155 frames (30 FPS), 238 frames (20 FPS) |
Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
Autofocus Points | 1053 | 759 |
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -5 EV | -4 EV |
Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/400 |
Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 10 bits |
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 12 bits | 12 bits |
Raw Video | Yes, externally | Yes, externally |
8K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 30 FPS |
6K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS1 | N/A |
4K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
1080P Maximum Framerate | 180 FPS | 240 FPS |
Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
Video Recording Limit | 360 min | 780 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
Slot 2 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
Rear LCD Resolution | 1.62 million dots | 1.44 million dots |
Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Single Axis |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.90x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 9.44 million dots |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Voice Memo | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
GPS | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Battery Type | LP-E6NH | NP-FZ100 |
Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 320 frames | 430 frames |
Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 580 frames | 530 frames |
Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 760 frames | N/A |
Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 670 g (1.48 lbs.) | 737 g (1.62 lbs.) |
Dimensions (LxHxD) | 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″) | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.3″) |
Price Comparison | ||
MSRP, Body Only | $2500 (Check Current Price) | $6500 (Check Current Price) |
Used Prices | Canon EOS R6 II Used Prices | Sony a1 Used Prices |
1The Canon EOS R6 II supports 6K video, but only with an external recorder over HDMI |
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