Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Released Jun 2017
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 7.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 45)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 8mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 8mm wider and 14mm taller.
EOS 6D Mark II is 22 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
Canon EF
300+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
40,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 45 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS 6D Mark II or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and Alpha 1 II?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the Alpha 1 II?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and Alpha 1 II?
EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 22 g lighter.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,200 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 6D Mark II and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The EOS 6D Mark II is $4,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.