Sony a6300 vs Canon EOS R6: What Should You Get?

Sony a6300 vs Canon EOS R6 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6300Canon EOS R6
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC X
Resolution24.2 MP20.1 MP
Pixel Dimensions6000×40005472×3648
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.92µ6.58µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 25,600ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 100-51,200ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)3 FPS20 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNoneNone
Buffer Size (Raw)21 frames (11 FPS)240 frames (20 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points425 1053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-1 EV-5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorExtra 1.23x crop in 4K 30p; extra 1.14x crop at 1080p 100 / 120 FPS1.07x crop at 4K
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)SD (UHS-II)
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution0.92 million dots1.62 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenNoYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackNoYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashYesNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothNoYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType B 2.0Type C 3.1
Battery TypeNP-FW50LP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)350 frames250 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)400 frames360 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A510 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)404 g (0.89 lbs.)680 g (1.50 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)120 x 70 x 49 mm (4.7 x 2.8 x 1.9″)1138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1000 (Discontinued)$2300 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a6300 Used PricesCanon EOS R6 Used Prices
1The Sony a6300’s depth measurment in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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