Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard
full-frame · 2021
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
full-frame · 2022
Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard lands at 92 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II at 91. That puts Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Canon EOS R6 Mark II 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
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Video
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 $3,198).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Sony A7 IV · 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
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
FAQ: Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Which is better, Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard or Canon EOS R6 Mark II? +
Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard worth the price? +
At $3,198, Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
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.
Does Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard or Canon EOS R6 Mark II 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 the better value, Sony A7 IV · with 28-75mm kit · standard or Canon EOS R6 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R6 Mark II — more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,198). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.