Sony a9 a9 II Black 2017
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
Canon
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony a9 a9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 32.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 693Contrast Detection: 425 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD | H.264, H.265, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots | 620 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a9 a9 II Black 2017
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Sony a9 a9 II Black 20170.014score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 20250.024score per dollar
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
