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

Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS R6 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6700Canon EOS R6
AnnouncedJuly 2023July 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XRDIGIC X
Resolution26.0 MP20.1 MP
Pixel Dimensions6192 x 41285472×3648
Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.76µ6.58µ
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 ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS20 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNoneNone
Buffer Size (Raw)59 frames (11 FPS)240 frames (20 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 Speed1/1601/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate120 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate240 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorExtra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)1.07x crop at 4K
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2
Video Recording Limit780 min30 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 3.1
Battery TypeNP-FZ100LP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)550 frames250 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)570 frames360 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A510 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)493 g (1.09 lbs.)680 g (1.50 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)1138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1400 (Check Current Price)$2300 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a6700 Used PricesCanon EOS R6 Used Prices
1The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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