Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 IV vs Canon EOS R6 Comparison
Let’s compare the Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 IV vs Canon EOS R6.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 IV and Canon EOS R6. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 IV has a 33.0 MP and Canon EOS R6 has a 20.1 MP resolution.
| Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 IV | Canon EOS R6 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Megapixels | 33.0 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
| SLR Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| AA Filter | None | Fixed |
| Image Resolution | 7008 x 4672 (32.7 MP, 3:2) | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Body Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 51200 | Min 100 - Max 102400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 | Auto, 100-102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 204800 (H1) |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF | Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 6072 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with face/eye detection, animal detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal) |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 | Auto, 100-102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 204800 (H1) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 828 | |
| AW Buffer Size | ||
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 3,680,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3.68M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens | EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69 million dots, 120fps refresh rate, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |
| Video File Format | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) | Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC |
| Memory Card Type | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| SD UHS Support | 2x:CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250s |
| Internal connections | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-A HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks | Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
| Battery Types | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E22 battery grip |
| Weight | 23.2 oz (658 g) includes batteries | 24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (131 x 96 x 80 mm) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5 in. (138 x 98 x 88 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Check Prices from Amazon |
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| Release Date | 2021-12-31 | 2020-08-31 |