EOS R6vs A7R 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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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