EOS R6 Mark IIvs Sony RX100 VII
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Portraits & action
£2199 at Clifton Cameras →
View EOS R6 Mark II
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
Used from £595 at eBay →
View Sony RX100 VII
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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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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