Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Get the Sony A7 IV for detail and lenses. 33MP to crop and print, and a mount full of third-party lenses. The Canon R6 Mark II is the speed machine for sport and 4K/60p.
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Which one is for you?
A7 IV
More detail to crop and print, lots of third-party lenses, portraits, landscapes and travel? The A7 IV.
Is the Sony A7 IV worth it?EOS R6 Mark II
Sport, wildlife or kids, lots of 4K/60p, Canon lenses already? Then it's the R6 Mark II.
Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II worth it?Key differences
Resolution
Burst speed
4K/60p video
Lens choice
Card slots
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
A7 IV
Owners love its sharp photos, sure autofocus and how it handles both photos and video. The unhappy few mostly hit overheating in long video or soft focus.
- Sharp, detailed photos
- Fast, reliable autofocus and eye tracking
- One camera for photos and video
- Overheats in long video recording
- Soft or missed focus with some lenses
EOS R6 Mark II
Every verified owner we read is happy; they single out the autofocus and tracking.
- Autofocus and tracking
- Image quality
- Easy to use
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Digital Camera World, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the A7 IV: 274 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Boulanger (France), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the EOS R6 Mark II: 46 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.