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Sony A7 V vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III
New to both systems? Get the Sony A7 V. AI autofocus, less rolling shutter, more lenses and better long recordings. Already on Canon? The R6 Mark III shoots faster and films 7K open gate.
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Which one is for you?
EOS R6 Mark III
Get the R6 Mark III if this sounds like you: Canon lenses already, 7K open-gate video, Canon's handling and colour.
Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark III worth it?Key differences
A7 VEOS R6 Mark III
Autofocus
AI subject recognition
Excellent, people priority
Burst speed
30 frames a second
40 frames a second✓
Video
4K/120p, no open gate
7K open gate✓
Long recordings
Better✓
Can overheat
Lens choice
Huge, lots of third-party✓
Mostly Canon's own
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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