My thoughts as someone who shoots families, portraits and weddings and owns an R6: it depends on your budget. The R6 is incredible and everything I would ever need in a camera (except when I shoot wildlife for fun, but that's for another day). Here's the big BUT: Canon doesn't allow for third party lenses for its' full frame mirrorless cameras. This is a pretty big deal to me. I usually like to go for L series primes and third party zooms because I am not made of money and my primary job is not photography (though I do a fair number of paid photography jobs year-round). If I went back to 2020 when I switched to mirrorless, and you told me I would be waiting at least 4 years before I had access to RF mount 3rd party lenses, I would have jumped ship to Sony or Nikon in a heartbeat. Answer from little_canuck on reddit.com
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January 14, 2022 - If you’re concerned about overall resolution, go with the Sony A7 IV. When comparing the price, both are listed for $2,499 for the body only. Tags: Canon, Canon eos r6, Sony, Sony a7iv, Top mirrorless cameras
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A7 IV Detailed Comparison
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r/CanonR6 on Reddit: Should I buy the Canon R6 Mark ii OR Sony A7IV?
June 17, 2024 -
Hi guys, I am a new wedding photographer. I currently have the original canon 7d body with 18-135mm lens and 50mm f/1.8 lens.
I'm trying to figure out if I should purchase purchase the Canon R6 iii OR completely change it up to a Sony A7 IV
What are your thoughts and recommendations?
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My thoughts as someone who shoots families, portraits and weddings and owns an R6: it depends on your budget. The R6 is incredible and everything I would ever need in a camera (except when I shoot wildlife for fun, but that's for another day). Here's the big BUT: Canon doesn't allow for third party lenses for its' full frame mirrorless cameras. This is a pretty big deal to me. I usually like to go for L series primes and third party zooms because I am not made of money and my primary job is not photography (though I do a fair number of paid photography jobs year-round). If I went back to 2020 when I switched to mirrorless, and you told me I would be waiting at least 4 years before I had access to RF mount 3rd party lenses, I would have jumped ship to Sony or Nikon in a heartbeat.
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I didn't want to lose my lens investment, so I bought the RF adapter and kept my lenses, the R6 has been an amazing photo camera for me, so that has my vote.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Sony A7 IV - Head-to-head Comparison | Photography Blog
In the UK the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is priced at £2599 body only and in Europe it costs $2649. The Sony A7 IV costs £2399 / €2799 / $2499 body-only in the UK, Europe and the USA respectively.
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7 IV Comparison Review
Both the R6 and the A7 IV are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a full frame sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 32.7 MP. Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison. Check R6 price at amazon.com Check A7 IV price at amazon.com
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r/canon on Reddit: Deciding between the Canon R6 and Sony A7IV
June 29, 2023 -
I've been wanting to purchase a camera for some time now and have decided to choose between the Canon R6 and the Sony A7IV. I chose the R6 over the R6 II since I'm mainly using the camera for stills. The Sony A7IV is the camera that I've always wanted and I have the budget for it but there is a sale on B&H that would make the cost of a Canon R6 900$ cheaper than the A7IV. This price difference has me questioning whether or not I should stick with the A7IV and opt for the R6. The megapixels on the R6 are also a concern for me.
What do you guys think would be the right choice in this instance? Would there be a major quality difference? I'm also wondering if Canon is looking to make an R6 upgrade anytime soon. Thanks!
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Both are great cameras for pics but some prefer the ergonomics of Canon, deeper grip, easier to hold. On the other hand, Sony offers more custom function buttons. These kind of little things must be also considered before deciding. If you decide to go with Sony, you can also use canon EF lenses on it with an adapter.
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I was making this choice back in 2021. I chose the R6. I felt that the in-body stabilization, faster max shutter speed, slightly better ISO, and better ergonomics was worth it. I've been generally happy with the R6 although sometimes I think the Sony might have been a better option. The third party lens situation bugged me, although apparently Canon has opened up the mount to other manufacturers now. I'm invested pretty heavily in Canon glass now and without some really game changing development I'm probably going to keep using Canon.
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September 9, 2025 - My Take: As a longtime Canon user, the R6 II felt like home. But Sony’s customization options are impressive. Canon RF Mount: Great lenses but expensive, limited third-party options. Sony E-Mount: Huge selection, including Tamron & Sigma affordable lenses. My Take: Sony wins for budget-friendly lens choices. Canon’s glass is superb but pricey.
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Canon R6 Mark II vs Sony A7 IV Comparison Review
Both the R6 Mark II and the A7 IV are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a full frame sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 32.7 MP. Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison. Check R6 Mark II price at amazon.com Check A7 IV price at amazon.com
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November 6, 2025 - ➡ Canon favored by most reviewers for handling and workflow. 💰 PRICE (Nov 2025) Canon R6 III ≈ € 2 799 / $ 2 799 Sony A7 IV ≈ € 1 949 / $ 1 998 ➡ Sony wins on price (≈ $ 800 less).
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r/SonyAlpha on Reddit: Comparing Sony a7IV with Canon R6?
December 25, 2021 -
I am buying my first mirrorless camera. I will buy either the Sony a7IV or Canon R6. What are your thoughts? Pros and cons? Thanks!
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I suppose you are here not for a re-iteration of the spec sheet but a more subjective “human” analysis I have been using the Canon system since the film EOS3 days and then moved on to the 300D and 1D. Canon was a very innovative company back then, for example the early 300D was the best camera under $1000 period, and Canon’s sensor performance was miles ahead of anyone else. In 2012 Canon released the 6D. While the Nikon D600 was arguably better, the 6D was close enough. This was the first “affordable” full frame camera made by Canon at the $2000 mark. Prior to this, a full frame camera like the 1Ds cost $8000. As I often used just the center AF point even on the 1D, the 6D really was good enough for the kind of photography I was doing then. Sometime after this, Canon stupidly decided to cut R&D spending… Fast forward to late 2017 and Canon was releasing very disappointing cameras. The 6Dii actually had worse dynamic range than the 6Di, and there was almost no reason to upgrade from the 6D. In fact, the 6Dii did not compare very favorably to the Nikon D750, which released in 2014! In 2017, the Sony A7ii was also unattractive. AF performance was frankly still terrible and it hunted all the time In early 2018 Sony released the A7iii and once I saw the eye AF I immediately knew it was an absolute game changer. The AF on the A7iii while not perfect, was incomparably better than the A7ii. The existence of the Sigma MC-11 meant that could adapt all my Canon glass, so I picked up an A7iii over the 6Dii or 5Div Fast forward to 2021 and Canon finally has decent cameras again, the big boon for the Canon system is that the Canon EF mount adapter is essentially perfect. Existing EF mount lenses will pretty much work perfectly Unfortunately as a “complete package” there are problems… note: I strongly dislike lenses which barrel-extend due to past experiences with water vapor ingress even with plastic lens protectors For super telephotos: The Sony 200-600/6.3 is more attractive (to me) than the barrel extending Canon 100-500/7.1, and the Sony 200-600 is much cheaper too. The Sony 70-200/2.8ii is much more attractive than the canon variant because it’s so light, similar in weight to an 70-200/4. The Tamron 150-500/5-6.7 may be a good cheaper alternative, but there’s no RF version yet AFAIK The Canon 800/11 is quite interesting, but given the pricing I still rather get the brighter Sony 200-600 Overall: Sony Wins due to the 200-600 For wide primes: The Canon 35/1.8 is only average optically but at least it’s cheap Meanwhile the 35GM and 35/1.8G are fantastic optically, and the physical size and weight of the GM is great for a 35/1.4. Canon has no RF20mm or RF24mm prime at all so Sony wins by default. Both very good lenses on the Sony system RF16/2.8 is cheap but has strong distortion and CA. Sony 14GM beats it but the price bracket is completely different Overall: Sony Wins, not even close For portrait length primes: Both Canon and Sony have 50/1.2 lenses, optically both are very good and probably almost indistinguishable. If you want to nitpick Sony has better bokeh, quieter and faster autofocus, and less CA. (This is from research online) Canon has 2?! 85/1.2 lenses while Sony “only” has an 85/1.4. Sigma also has a very strong 85mm.. I don’t know enough about the Canon 85/1.2 to comment on the optical differences. Optically the 85/1.4GM is very good and my main quibble with it is the poor minimum focusing distance There is no RF135mm and the 135GM is absolutely fantastic, Sony wins by default Overall : Advantage Sony For wide and standard zooms: Sony 12-24/2.8 and 12-24/4: Canon doesn’t have a 12mm so Sony wins by default. I probably won’t buy a lens this wide so I don’t care Sony 16-35 f2.8 vs. Canon RF 15-35 ：Both should get the job done, neither really impress. The Sony is known to have allot of sample variation… The Canon is supposedly sharper in the corners and the Sony is supposedly sharper in the centre 24-70/2.8: I don’t know enough about the Canon but the Sony is only average in my book. The Sigma is also half the price and optically very decent. From Petapixel’s comparison they are optically similar enough https://petapixel.com/2020/01/13/mirrorless-24-70mm-shootout-which-lens-wins-in-sharpness-vs-expense/ 24-70/2 Very interesting lens from Canon, unfortunately it’s kinda soft wide open and very heavy and expensive. I’ll stick with the primes 24-105: not sure how they compare… For a budget 24-xx zoom I prefer the sigma 24-70/2.8 because it’s 2.8 Overall: Tie —————- Overall the Sony lens lineup is much more attractive (for me) the lack of wide RF primes is a very big deal breaker. Meanwhile the Sony wide primes are world class, especially the 35GM As far as the R6 and A7iv goes, the main advantage of the R6 is the 20fps burst. This could be a huge deal or completely unnecessary depending what you shoot. Unfortunately for the R6 “14 bit is only available with mechanical shutter and EFCS in single shots.” https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64849128 The A7iv wins on most other important points: video is much better and not limited to 30min 33 MP sensor 14 lossless raw possible with mechanical or electronic shutter, and possible in burst mode at approx 6fps or so at 10fps the viewfinder still updates. Only 8fps on canon Therefore… I’m sticking with Sony for another few years at least
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From a quick Google search, I get the impression that there's not a large difference in specifications between the two cameras. Resolution is about it, but the Canon's resolution is still plenty. And frankly, I think you'd be better off asking Google than asking here; I find it unlikely that most people here have shot extensively with both cameras, especially given that this is a Sony subreddit. The biggest difference that I can see, right off the bat, is in the number of native lenses. While Canon is catching up, they don't have nearly as wide a range of both on-brand and third-party offerings yet - although that is a gap that will shrink in the future. I really think you're comparing two very similar things here, though, at least based on a quick perusal on Google. I think that it depends a lot more on lens availability, ergonomics, and what you think about each company. I got an a7 III recently, but that's largely because Canon doesn't have anything with the features I want in my available price range, and I already had some Sony lenses. Aside from that, the way that Canon crippled their cameras' video capabilities on launch makes me not trust the company for the time being. I saw tests where people attached an intervalometer to their camera while it was sitting in the freezer and taking one picture every minute, and the camera claimed it couldn't record video without overheating. Removing the "clock" battery from the motherboard also let you take video immediately after the camera said it detected that it was overheating, proving that it was just a built-in timer and not actually based on heat measurements. From what I've heard, Canon mostly fixed that through firmware updates after some major outcry, but that's why I'm personally a bit hesitant about the company for the time being. But you might not care about that, and I feel like most probably don't. Take a look at Google and decide for yourself. You won't find many people here who have even managed to get much use out of their a7 IVs, let alone comparing to the Canon R6.
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Sony A7 IV vs Canon R6 Detailed Comparison
October 21, 2021 - Sony A7 IV is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon R6 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money ...
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r/SonyAlpha on Reddit: In a Canon ecosystem. Sony A7 IV vs Canon R6 Mk II vs Canon R8
December 1, 2023 -
Hello,
Sorry for the nth post about these full frame cameras, but I am torn. I've watched videos, looked at comparisons, and read other reddit opinions.
All of these seem like great cameras, but I just can't make a choice. I have been using my dad's Canon 5D Mk II and Mk IV for a few years as well but I am looking for a mirrorless camera.
I am current a college film student and am looking for a camera that I can use for short films, headshot and portrait photography, and can help get into gig works such as sport photography and event photography and videography.
The Sony A7 IV seems like a great option because of the available of lenses, but I am already have access to EF lenses (24-70, 28-105, and 70-200). However, I'm not sure how thrilled my dad would be if I kept using his lenses.
I threw the R8 in their as it has the guts of an R6 Mk II but it has a horrible battery and is missing IBIS and a second slot. However, the kit is $1500 while the Sony A7 IV and Canon R6 Mk II kits are $2500.
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Also i would like to say, sony E mount has great support for 3rd party glass from viltrox, tamron, sigma, and samyang. You can get great sharp glass for very good prices
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Idk if this will help your choice, but if u go the a7 IV route, u can get a metabones lens adapter to use the ef lenses on the sony camera.
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December 30, 2024 - 🎯 Quick Answer: Choose the Sony A7 IV if you need higher 33MP resolution, advanced streaming capabilities, and 4K 60p video capabilities. Pick the Canon R6 if you want a proven professional workhorse with superior autofocus and faster burst ...
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Canon R6 vs Sony A7R IV Comparison Review
Both the R6 and the A7R IV are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a full frame sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 60.2 MP. Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison. Check R6 price at amazon.com Check A7R IV offers at ebay.com
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September 17, 2023 - The R6II is 2800 euro, but it's only 24Mp, whereas the A7IV is 32Mp. I do believe the AI chip which is used in the A7R5 and A7CII solves some "Sony issues" for me, and the same tech will be found in the A7V as well. Like you, I don't believe the RF lenses are going to work for me.