Sony A7 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Sony A7 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A7 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Less expensive
$819 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Sony A7

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
6 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
538g vs 769g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Incredibly small body for a fully-featured, full-frame camera; Very high resolution; Hybrid autofocus is reasonably fast and confident; Significantly better burst-shooting performance than A7R; Excellent image quality even at very high sensitivities; Faster x-sync than A7R; Accepts existing Alpha-mount and E-mount lenses, and can optionally crop to APS-C image circle.
Grass-is-greener syndrome when compared to its higher-res sibling; Moderate performance; Loud shutter (but electronic first-curtain helps); Mediocre battery life when using electronic viewfinder; Weak low-light autofocus considering its price; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7

Sony A7R

$748
35mm

Bigger pixels
On-sensor phase detect

$1000
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More pixels

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7R

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A7R

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1000
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A7 II

Sony A7

Sony A7 II

$748
35mm

Less expensive

$1148
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7 II

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A7 II

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A7

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$748
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3999
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3999
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A6400

Sony A7

Sony A6400

$748
35mm

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$948
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$948
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A7

Sony A6100

$748
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$723
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$723
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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