We have compared the Canon EOS R6 camera with Sony A7 III. Canon recently announced the Canon EOS R6 camera with high-end core specification. We have compared the ultra-popular Sony A7 III ca
Sensor – Canon EOS R6 vs Sony A7 III
Canon EOS R6 camera uses the same 20MP sensor as of the Canon 1DX Mark III camera. So, the sensor resolution of the Canon EOS R6 camera is slightly lower than of Sony A7 III.
The expandable ISO range is the same in both cameras
| Lens Mount | Canon EOS R6 | Sony A7 III |
| Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | Actual: 21.4 Megapixel Effective: 20.1 Megapixel |
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
| Maximum Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 36 x 24 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw, HEIF | JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Sensor Technology Difference – Canon EOS R6 vs Sony A7 III
Canon is using a Plain CMOS sensor whereas Sony is using the BSI CMOS sensor, Technologies wise the Sony A7 III sensor is a generation ahead compared to Canon 20MP Sensor. So, despite the higher ISO range in Canon EOS R6, we will get up to 1 stop better performance from the Sony A7 III camera and slightly improved DR.
Exposure Control
| Canon EOS R6 | Sony A7 III | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 102400 (Extended: 100 to 204800) | Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800) |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 0.5 Seconds |
1/8000 to 30 Seconds Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV | -3 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw) |
Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP |
| Interval Recording | Yes | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Best Camera for Shooting Sports – Canon EOS R6
Canon EOS R6 camera features improved shooting speed with the help of a new DigicX image processor. Sony A7 III camera continuous shooting mode remains limited 10 FPS under normal shooting mode. With Canon EOS R6 camera you can shoot up to 20 FPS with Electronic shutter and full-time AF/AE support. And with mechanical support, you can shoot up to 12 FPS with AF/AE support.
Video
| Canon EOS R6 | Sony A7 III | |
| Recording Modes | H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p [170 to 340 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p/119.88p [28 to 180 Mb/s] H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p [120 to 230 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/29.97p/59.94p/119.88p [12 to 120 Mb/s] |
XAVC S/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/119.88p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [25 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p [16 Mb/s] AVCHD/H.264 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94p |
4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p |
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds | Up to 29 Minutes |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
| Audio File Format | AAC, Linear PCM | AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
10 Bit Video output from Canon EOS R6 Camera
Canon EOS R6 camera is able to save 4:2:2 10bit video files without any issues. And as usual, the Sony A7 III camera is limited to 4:2:0 8 bit internal recording. And like Sony, the Canon EOS R6 camera uses the Oversampling to create 4 k Video Files.
Full HD at 120FPS
Both camera are able to record Full HD videos at 120FPS, so you can create super slo-mo videos with any of these cameras.
Auto – Focus Comparison
| Canon EOS R6 | Sony A7 III | |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 1053 | Phase Detection: 693 Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -6.5 to +20 EV | -3 to +20 EV |
Canon EOS R6 camera features improved AF sensitivity
Canon EOS R6 features improved AF sensitivity compared to Sony A7III at the same time the number of AF zones in Canon is greater than the number of AF points of Sony A7 III camera.
Viewfinder and Monitor
The viewfinder of Canon EOS R6 is more than of the Sony A7 III, at the same time the screen resolution of R6 is higher and it’s a selfie-friendly screen so you can easily vlog with your camera.
| Canon EOS R6 | Sony A7 III | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5″ | 0.5″ |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,690,000 Dot | 2,359,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.76x | Approx. 0.78x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 | -4 to +3 |
| Monitor Size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,620,000 Dot | 921,600 Dot |
| Monitor Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Physical
Dimension wise, Sony is slighly more compact than Canon EOS R6
| Battery | 1 x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48″ / 138 x 97.5 x 88.4 mm | 5 x 3.8 x 2.9″ / 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 lb / 680 g (Body with Battery and Memory) | 1.43 lb / 650 g |
Conclusion:
Canon EOS R6 is costly then Sony A7 III (Check the latest price of A7 III and EOS R6). Canon EOS R6 is a better option with 10bit recording option and advance still shooting features.
