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Sony Alpha 7 II vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 24.3MP Sony E-mount body against Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Sony Alpha 7 II Advantages3 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (117pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (4.5stops vs 0stops)
  • ✓Lighter Body (599g vs 765g)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 24.3MP)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (6.5fps vs 5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (6.5fps vs 5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (6.5fps vs 5fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 350shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Sony Alpha 7 II24.3 MP
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +1.9 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Sony Alpha 7 IIFull Frame Exmor CMOS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Alpha 7 II35.8 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Alpha 7 II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Alpha 7 IISony E
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Image Processor
Sony Alpha 7 IIBIONZ X
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Sony Alpha 7 II117-Point Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Alpha 7 II117 points
✓ +72 pts
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Alpha 7 IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Alpha 7 II5 fps
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
✓ +1.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 7 II5 fps
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
✓ +1.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 7 II5 fps
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
✓ +1.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Sony Alpha 7 II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Alpha 7 II4.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +4.5 stops
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Sony Alpha 7 II1080p60 FHD
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Alpha 7 II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Alpha 7 II8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Alpha 7 IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Alpha 7 II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Sony Alpha 7 IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Alpha 7 II2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Alpha 7 II350 shots
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +850 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Alpha 7 II599 g
✓ 166g Lighter
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Alpha 7 II126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
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