EOS R6vs A7 IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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