Canon EOS R6 vs Sony NEX-7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS R6NEX-7
      Successor ModelCanon EOS R6 Mark II
      MSRP$2499 (body only), $2899 (w/24-105mm F4-7.1 lens), $3500 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels21.4 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      ProcessorDIGIC XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points607225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Lens MountCanon RFSony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      DxO Low Light ISO33941016
      DxO Color Depth24.224.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.313.4
      DxO Overall Score9081
      Video Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [170 to 340 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 180 Mbps]

      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [120 to 230 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Can Connect Camera
      *As of February, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48")120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.7 x 8.8 x 5.9"10.8 x 7.2 x 4.4"
      Package Weight2.82 lb2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Battery PackLP-E6NHNPFW50
      Battery Life360 shots430 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS R6 Sony NEX-7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiber


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