Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
75 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
Canon
100 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 32.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 620 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 20210.017score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 20250.037score per dollar
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
