EOS R6 Mark IIvs A7 V
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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