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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

vs

Sony

Alpha 7S

12MP low-light video legend that changed indie filmmaking with incredible high ISO performance.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Apr 2014

EOS R6 Mark II is 8.6 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

2categories

Alpha 7S

WildlifeSports & Action

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·Alpha 7S wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12.2 MP)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIAlpha 7S
Resolution24.2 MP12.2 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight670 g489 g
Battery760 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7S

127 × 94 × 48 mm

489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 12mm wider, 4mm taller, and 40mm thicker than Alpha 7S.

EOS R6 Mark II is 181 g heavier than Alpha 7S.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 48mm Alpha 7S

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7S

127 × 94 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7S

127 × 48 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Alpha 7S

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

45 first-party60 third-party

Alpha 7S

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIAlpha 7S
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
7.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Travel
7.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good

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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    24.2 MP vs 12.2 MP — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7S

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126.9, 94.4, 48.2

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes

  • Weight

    489 g vs 670 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps

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 7S

Pros

  • Legendary low light
  • 12MP optimized for video
  • Full-frame
  • Historic video body

Cons

  • 12MP for stills
  • No IBIS
  • Superseded by a7S series

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
Alpha 7S
Resolution
24.2 MP+98%
12.2 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
35.6 × 23.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark II
Alpha 7S
Processor
DIGIC X
BIONZ XR
EOS R6 Mark II
Alpha 7S
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
EOS R6 Mark II
Alpha 7S
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or Alpha 7S?

Alpha 7S scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7S?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7S is 12.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7S have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Alpha 7S?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7S reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7S?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Alpha 7S weighs 489 g, so the Alpha 7S is 181 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7S record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7S: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Alpha 7S weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 7S: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the Alpha 7S, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Both launched at $2,499.

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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.