EOS R6vs A7R VI
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi 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 VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| 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 (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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