Canon EOS R6 Mark II
full-frame · 2022
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard
full-frame · 2022
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R6 Mark II lands at 91 and Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard at 93. That puts Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R6 Mark II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standardCompared on the photo sub-score
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard leads on photo (93 vs 91).
Autofocus
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standardCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard leads on autofocus (91 vs 89).
Video
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standardCompared on the video sub-score
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard leads on video (89 vs 87).
Value for money
Canon EOS R6 Mark IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R6 Mark II more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $4,598).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard
Which is better, Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard? +
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R6 Mark II worth the price? +
At $2,499, Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard worth the price? +
At $4,598, Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard? +
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard — leads on photo (93 vs 91). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard? +
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit · standard — leads on autofocus (91 vs 89). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.