- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 102,400
Differences
Sony A6000 advantages over Canon R6 Mark II
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Less expensive
$648 vs
$2568*
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
45 mm
vs
88 mm
Thinner
Canon R6 Mark II advantages over Sony A6000
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 6.00
vs
3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
No
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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More telephoto lens reach
105 mm
vs
75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Higher max flash sync
1/250
vs
1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
3 years
vs
11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Higher-res screen
540k
vs
307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More viewfinder magnification
0.76x
vs
0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Faster JPEG shooting
40.0 fps
vs
11.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
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Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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Read our Sony A6000 Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony NEX-6
Canon
R6 Mark II
Sony
NEX-6
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Larger sensor
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Tilt-swivel screen
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In-camera panoramas
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Internal flash
Compared to Sony A6300
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Shoot 4K video
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Fast startup
Canon
R6 Mark II
Sony
A6300
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Slower slow-motion
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Less expensive
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In-camera panoramas
Compared to Fujifilm X-A3
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Touchscreen
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Faster shutter
Canon
R6 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-A3
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Larger sensor
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Tilt-swivel screen
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In-camera panoramas
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Internal flash
Compared to Canon R6
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Less expensive
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In-camera panoramas
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Larger sensor
Canon
R6 Mark II
Canon
R6
Compared to Sony A7 IV
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Less expensive
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On-sensor phase detect
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Larger sensor
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Tilt-swivel screen
Canon
R6 Mark II
Sony
A7 IV
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Slower slow-motion
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Bigger pixels