Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
87 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
Canon
98 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 IV | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 32.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | 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 | 0.66 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots | 620 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
