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 7R IV
61MP resolution king before the A7R V era.
$3,499
Released Sep 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 7R IV
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R IV has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- 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 7R IV
129 × 96 × 78 mm
665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 10mm wider, 2mm taller, and 11mm thicker than Alpha 7R IV.
EOS R6 Mark II is 15 g heavier than Alpha 7R IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 78mm Alpha 7R IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Alpha 7R IV
129 × 96 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 7R IV
129 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7R IV
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R IV
✓ 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 -3 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.4, 77.5
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Weight
665 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 7R IV
Pros
- ✓61MP detail
- ✓Great for studio
- ✓Pixel shift mode
Cons
- –Slower AF than A7R V
- –Large files
- –Rolling shutter in video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7R IV — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R IV is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R IV?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Alpha 7R IV weighs 665 g, so the Alpha 7R IV is 15 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R IV record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R IV: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R IV weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 7R IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 670 shots for the Alpha 7R IV, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Alpha 7R IV at $3,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.