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Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Sony Alpha 9
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Sony's 24.2MP Sony E-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 24.2MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 650shots)
Sony Alpha 9 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (693pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (20fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (20fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (673g vs 765g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +2 MPSony Alpha 924.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Sony Alpha 9Full Frame Exmor RS Stacked CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Sony Alpha 935.6 × 23.8 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony Alpha 93:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Sony Alpha 9Sony E
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
Sony Alpha 9BIONZ X
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Sony Alpha 9693-Point Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
Sony Alpha 9693 points
✓ +648 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony Alpha 9Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Sony Alpha 920 fps
✓ +13.5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Sony Alpha 914 fps
✓ +7.5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Sony Alpha 920 fps
✓ +13.5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony Alpha 91/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Sony Alpha 95 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stops03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Sony Alpha 94K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony Alpha 94K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Sony Alpha 98-bit 4:2:0 XAVC S
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony Alpha 9Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Sony Alpha 93.5mm 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
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Sony Alpha 91x SD UHS-II + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Sony Alpha 93.69M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +550 shotsSony Alpha 9650 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
Sony Alpha 9673 g
✓ 92g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Sony Alpha 9126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0 mm
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