Canon EOS R6 vs Sony Alpha A7C
Canon EOS R6 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS R6 is the better pick for portraits, sports; the Alpha A7C is better for travel, a film look.
Choose the EOS R6 for
- faster bursts (20fps vs 10fps)
- a lower price (from £809)
- stronger video (4K 60p)
Choose the Alpha A7C for
- more resolution (24MP vs 20MP)
- a lighter body (509g vs 680g)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS R6 | Alpha A7C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 20MP | Full frame, 24MP |
| Mount | Canon RF (full frame) | Sony FE (full frame) |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Burst | 20 fps | 10 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 102,400 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 4K 60p | 4K 30p |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 680 g | 509 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E6NH | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | 2× SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £809–1,159 | £894–969 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (14 third-party) | 105 (82 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | Alpha A7C |
| Portraits | EOS R6 |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | EOS R6 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | Alpha A7C |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS R6 uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the Alpha A7C uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses, 82 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E6NH vs Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65).
EOS R6 compatible lenses → · Alpha A7C compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS R6 better than the Sony Alpha A7C?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS R6 offers faster bursts (20fps vs 10fps), a lower price (from £809), stronger video (4K 60p); the Alpha A7C offers more resolution (24MP vs 20MP), a lighter body (509g vs 680g), more lenses in our database (105 vs 36).
Which is better for video, the EOS R6 or the Alpha A7C?
The EOS R6 is stronger for video: EOS R6 records 4K 60p, Alpha A7C records 4K 30p.
Which is cheaper, the EOS R6 or the Alpha A7C?
The EOS R6 costs No longer sold new new and from £809 used at MPB; the Alpha A7C costs No longer sold new new and from £894 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS R6 lenses on the Alpha A7C?
Not directly. The EOS R6 uses Canon RF / RF-S and the Alpha A7C uses Sony E / FE; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.