Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Sony
Alpha 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Released Sep 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 7C
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 14mm wider, 27mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 7C.
EOS R6 Mark II is 171 g heavier than Alpha 7C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 60mm Alpha 7C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Alpha 7C
124 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7C
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 59.7
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Weight
509 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
Alpha 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Alpha 7C?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7C — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7C?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Alpha 7C?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7C reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7C?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Alpha 7C weighs 509 g, so the Alpha 7C is 171 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7C record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7C weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 7C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 740 shots for the Alpha 7C, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Alpha 7C at $1,799. The Alpha 7C is $700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.