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Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III
Get the Sony A7 IV. It covers most people's photos and video for much less, with cheaper lenses to pick from. The Canon R6 Mark III is faster and films 7K, at a big premium.
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Which one is for you?
A7 IV
Starting out or switching systems, less on body and lenses, a mix of photos and video? The A7 IV.
Is the Sony A7 IV worth it?EOS R6 Mark III
Canon lenses already, fast action and 7K to crop in the edit: that's the R6 Mark III.
Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark III worth it?Key differences
A7 IVEOS R6 Mark III
Resolution
33MP
32.5MP
Burst speed
10 frames a second
Up to 40 frames a second✓
Video
4K, 4K/60p cropped
Up to 7K open gate✓
Lens choice
Huge, lots of third-party✓
Mostly Canon's own
Value
Much cheaper✓
Costs far more
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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.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide