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 7S
12MP low-light video legend that changed indie filmmaking with incredible high ISO performance.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2014
EOS R6 V is 12.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
Alpha 7S
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 759)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 12.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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
for scale
Alpha 7S
127 × 94 × 48 mm
489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
EOS R6 V is 11mm shorter than Alpha 7S but it is also 15mm wider and 32mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 199 g heavier than Alpha 7S.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 48mm Alpha 7S
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 7S
127 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7S
127 × 48 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
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 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7S
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 759 — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 12.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.9, 94.4, 48.2
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
489 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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or Alpha 7S?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for Alpha 7S — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and Alpha 7S?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and Alpha 7S is 12.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and Alpha 7S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the Alpha 7S?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7S reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and Alpha 7S?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and Alpha 7S weighs 489 g, so the Alpha 7S is 199 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and Alpha 7S record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7S: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and Alpha 7S weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. Alpha 7S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the Alpha 7S, giving the Alpha 7S 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.