Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Alpha 7 IV is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
E2-S6
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AAlpha 7 IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 300 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 3mm shorter and 42mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 40mm wider.
Alpha 7 IV is 432 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 122mm E2-S6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
E2-S6
91 × 99 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 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
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
E2-S6
Canon EF
300+
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
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 500 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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, Alpha 7 IV or E2-S6?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and E2-S6?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the E2-S6?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and E2-S6?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 432 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and E2-S6 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and E2-S6 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $504 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Z CAM press materials.