Sony a7 ILCE-7M4/B

Sony a7 ILCE-7M4/B

Sony
66 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III

Canon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III

Canon
74 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony a7 ILCE-7M4/B

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Canon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III

85 out of 100 high confidence 97 reviews

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, impressive low-light performance, and robust build quality. Many users upgrading from older DSLRs or mirrorless models report a significant leap in speed and image quality, especially for wildlife and action photography. However, a recurring complaint is the overly complex menu system and steep learning curve, which some find frustrating. Overall, it is considered a top-tier hybrid camera that delivers professional results, though the price and power consumption are noted drawbacks.

Pros
  • Exceptional autofocus performance
  • Excellent low-light and high ISO capability
  • Robust build quality and ergonomics
  • Fast burst shooting up to 40 fps
  • Great image quality and color reproduction
Cons
  • Overly complex and unintuitive menu system
  • Steep learning curve for new users
  • High power consumption requiring backup batteries
  • Expensive price point
  • Limited battery grip compatibility
👍 Autofocus performance 18
👍 Low light performance 12
👍 Build quality 10
👎 Menu complexity 8
🤔 Value for money 7
👎 Battery life 5

Scores

Sports Wildlife
Sony
77
Canon
61
Video
Sony
75
Canon
71
Wedding Events
Sony
74
Canon
72
Photography
Sony
73
Canon
64
Product Photography
Sony
69
Canon
72
Youtube
Sony
67
Canon
68
Beginner
Sony
66
Canon
68
Travel
Sony
53
Canon
63
Streaming
Sony
59
Canon
61
Vlogging
Sony
58
Canon
59

Specifications

Sony a7 ILCE-7M4/BCanon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III
Sensor
TypeCMOSCMOS
Sizefull-framefull-frame
Megapixels33 MP★32.5 MP
ISO Range100100
ProcessorBIONZ XRDIGIC X
Autofocus
AF Points
759
4
AF Type—Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)10 fps40 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—40 fps★
Max Shutter—1/16000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps119 fps★
1080p FPS—180 fps★
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecXAVC HS, XAVC S-IRAW
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution3.7M dots3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight3.98 kg0.61 kg★
Battery Life—620 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C★
HDMI—HDMI Output
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Sony a7 ILCE-7M4/B

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile

Canon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III

Scores 74 overall, wins 2 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.

Sony a7 ILCE-7M4/B Better at:

VideoPhotographyWedding EventsSports Wildlife

Canon EOS R6 EOS R6 Mark III Better at:

TravelProduct Photography