Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower Weight (713 g vs 1750 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 5,760,000)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 759)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 29mm wider, 41mm taller, and 80mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1037 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ 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 C500 Mark II
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Weather sealing
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Weight
713 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Insect
Battery life (CIPA)
600 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 600 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C500 Mark II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the Alpha 7R VI?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 1037 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R VI is $11,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.