EOS R6 Mark IIvs A9
Sony
A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
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
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
Quick take: The a9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | A9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 673g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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