EOS R6vs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
A7C II (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| 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, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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