Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Sony
Alpha 6100
Compact APS-C body with real-time Eye AF, 11fps burst, and 4K video for beginners stepping up.
$749
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
EOS R6 V is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
Alpha 6100
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 759)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 6100
120 × 67 × 60 mm
396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
EOS R6 V is 22mm wider, 16mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Alpha 6100.
EOS R6 V is 292 g heavier than Alpha 6100.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 60mm Alpha 6100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6100
120 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6100
120 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 6100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 6100
✓ 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 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 759 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 59.7
Weight
396 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Alpha 6100
Pros
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓11fps burst
- ✓Compact body
- ✓Affordable E-mount
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small grip
- –Superseded by newer APS-C
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 V or Alpha 6100?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Alpha 6100 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6100?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and Alpha 6100 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the Alpha 6100?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 6100 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6100?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and Alpha 6100 weighs 396 g, so the Alpha 6100 is 292 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6100 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6100: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and Alpha 6100 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. Alpha 6100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the Alpha 6100, giving the Alpha 6100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and Alpha 6100 at $749. The Alpha 6100 is $1,750 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.