Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS R6 II: What Should You Get?

Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS R6 II Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6700Canon EOS R6 II
AnnouncedJuly 2023November 2022
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XRDIGIC X
Resolution26.0 MP24.2 MP
Pixel Dimensions6192 x 41286000×4000
Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.76µ6.00µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 32,000ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/16000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS40 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNone12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 12 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)59 frames (11 FPS)75 frames (40 FPS), 110 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognitionHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points7591053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-3 EV-5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes, externally
6K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS1
4K Maximum Framerate120 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate240 FPS180 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorExtra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)No
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2
Video Recording Limit780 min360 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots12
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots1.62 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 2Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeNP-FZ100LP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)550 frames320 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)570 frames580 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A760 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)493 g (1.09 lbs.)670 g (1.48 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)2138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1400 (Check Current Price)$2500 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a6700 Used PricesCanon EOS R6 II Used Prices
1The Canon EOS R6 II supports 6K video, but only with an external recorder over HDMI
2The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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