Sony a7R IVA vs Canon EOS R6 II: What Should You Get?

Sony a7R IVA vs Canon EOS R6 II Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a7R IVACanon EOS R6 II
AnnouncedApril 2021November 2022
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC X
Resolution61.0 MP24.2 MP
Pixel Dimensions9504×63366000×4000
Sensor Dimensions35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.8µ6.00µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
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 ShiftYesNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/16000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)10 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)10 FPS40 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingCompressed 12-bit raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 6 FPS)12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 12 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)68 frames (10 FPS)75 frames (40 FPS), 110 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points567 1053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-3 EV-5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes, externally
6K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS1
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS180 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNoNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit780 min360 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots2 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Slot 2 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.36 million dots1.62 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution5.76 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 1Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeNP-FZ100LP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)530 frames320 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)660 frames580 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A760 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)665 g (1.47 lbs.)670 g (1.48 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 3.1″)138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$3200 (Check Current Price)$2500 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a7R IVA Used PricesCanon EOS R6 II Used Prices
1The Canon EOS R6 II supports 6K video, but only with an external recorder over HDMI


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