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Canon EOS R6 V vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A7C II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 VCanon · 2026 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,499Best |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fpsBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder)Best | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 514g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R6 V
A7C II
Portrait
6.7/10
8.3/10
Street
4.8/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.9/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
7.2/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.1/10
Documentary
8.2/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.9/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
8.0/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.2/10
Food
8.0/10
8.0/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.7/10
Architecture
6.9/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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