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 V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Released Oct 2022
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 7R V
5 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 68 frames)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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 V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 7mm wider, 2mm taller, and 6mm thicker than Alpha 7R V.
EOS R6 Mark II is 43 g lighter than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 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 V
131 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7R V
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 V
✓ 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 68 frames — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
AF points / zones
1053 vs 693 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.9, 82.4
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW 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 V?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R V — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R V?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Alpha 7R V?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R V?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 43 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.