Sony a7S III vs Canon EOS R6 II Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a7S III | Canon EOS R6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 | November 2022 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Resolution | 12.1 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 4240×2832 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 8.4µ | 6.00µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 80 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 102,400 | ISO 102,400 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 40-409,600 | ISO 50-204,800 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 10 FPS | 40 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | None | 12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 12 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | Over 1000 frames (10 FPS) | 75 frames (40 FPS), 110 frames (12 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 759 | 1053 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -6 EV | -5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 16 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | Yes, externally | Yes, externally |
| 6K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 60 FPS1 |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 60 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 240 FPS | 180 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.1x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop) | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 780 min | 360 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.44 million dots | 1.62 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9.44 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| 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 1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | LP-E6NH |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 510 frames | 320 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 600 frames | 580 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 760 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 699 g (1.54 lbs.) | 670 g (1.48 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $3500 (Check Current Price) | $2500 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices | Sony a7S III Used Prices | Canon 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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