EOS R6 Mark IIvs A7R IV
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting 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 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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