The Sony A7 IV is considered the perfect hybrid camera, because it provides incredible images that can be shared instantly. In addition, it has been manufactured and designed to make the maximum creativity of any professional come true.
The Canon R6 is classified by the same brand as non-professional, we would say that it is the closest in features to a reflex, has a grip and robustness that withstands splashes and dust. It will also allow you to enjoy action photography at incredible speeds.
Sony A7 IV vs Canon R6 specifications
As always we will compare, the Sony A7 IV cs fiercest competitor, in this case the camera that can stand up to it would be the Canon EOS R6, and now we will see how they differ. Canon EOS R6and now we will see how they differ.
CANON R6 | SONY A7 IV | |
SENSOR | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS and full frame 20.1 mpx | 35 mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor, CON 33.0 MP |
PROCESSOR | DIGIC X | BIONZ XR |
FOCUS (AF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Automatic 100% horizontal and 90% vertical selection with manual and large zone selection modes (up to 6072 positions) | 35 mm full frame: 759 points |
VIEWER | Electronic OLED (5″) with 3.69 mpx and 100% coverage | 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (OLED Quad-VGA) with 3.68 million dots |
DISPLAY | LCD Clear View II (7.5 cm), approx. 1,62 mpx, touch, variable angle (170º vertical and horizontal) | 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT LCD display with 1 036 800 dots, 3″. |
ISO | 100 a 102400 | ISO 100-51 200 (upgradeable to ISO 50- 204 800) |
SHOTS PER SECOND | Mechanical shutter: 12 fps Silent electronic shutter: 20 fps | 10 FPS (with AF/AE tracking) |
MAXIMUM RAPIDITY | 240 RAW | |
DYNAMIC RANGE | High dynamic range | EV-4 to EV20 (equivalent to ISO 100 with an F2.0 lens attached) |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | 4K at 60 fps
| 4K at 60p/30p (applicable over 7K sampling) and Full HD at 120p |
CONNECTIVITY | WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, FTP | USB 3.2, Gen3, 10Gbps, Wifi 5 GHz and Bluetooth |
BATTERY | LP-E6NH. Approx. 510 shots
| One NP-FZ100 rechargeable battery
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MONTURA | RF (EF and EF -S with adapter) | E-mount |
WEIGHT | 680 g | 658 g (with battery) |
Sensor
The Sony A7 IV features a new sensor together with a processor, the sensor is an Exmor R CMOS type, with 33 MPX, allowing for mind-blowing performance and quality. In addition, this new sensor has a high-speed readout, high sensitivity, noise reduction and high-precision color reproduction. The processor they set up is of the BIONZ XR type, which provides higher performance, thus achieving with these high speeds continuous, convenient capture and reliable operation in data transfers. However, the Canon R6 has a lower resolution of 20 mp, thanks to its Full Frame sensor with exceptional low-light performance and dynamic range. This sensor is combined with a DIGIC X processor, which gives you the opportunity to capture up to 240 RAW photos or over 1000 JPEGs in a single burst at 12 fps.
Approach
This model of Sony features an AF tracking system, with 4D FOCUS, created to improve speed, accuracy and tracking, with phase detection (759 points) and tracking. Thanks to the high speed of the processor, we will be able to capture approximately 800 frames at a speed of 10 fps, with AF/AE tracking. In addition, they also included AI real-time tracking, which detects and tracks eyes and subjects, whether people or animals, with impressive accuracy, keeping them in focus at all times. With this we highlight the improvement of the Eye Af Tracking, in real time, due to the great power of the new processor, as well as the focus on animals. The Canon R6 also makes use of deep learning artificial intelligence for advanced subject recognition and tracking. The recognition of eyes, faces and heads reaches maximum accuracy. In addition, it can identify cats, dogs and birds, allowing you to maintain sharp focus on fast-moving subjects, one of the most difficult aspects of home and nature photography.
Battery
The camera Sony A7 IV uses a NP-FZ100 rechargeable battery. This model of CanonThe new high-capacity lithium-ion battery is compatible with all EOS cameras that use LP-E6 or LP-E6N batteries. Due to its high capacity of 2130 mAh (14% more than the LP-E6N) it will allow you to shoot for longer before having to recharge.
Video
The resolution and connectivity of video recordings is another improvement of this Sony model. The Sony A7 IV allows you to record movies and make recordings at an impressive quality of 4K at 60/30p, with the option of applying full-frame 7K oversampling as well, guaranteeing a very detailed and stunning quality and focus. In addition, it now has connectivity with S-Cinetone, allowing this setting to make the skin look smoother and more realistic. There is also a new focus map function, allowing you to easily view the depth of field when shooting to see if the entire area is in focus. It can be noted that with just a USB cable together with a computer or smartphone, you can turn the camera into a high-performance webcam, allowing you to create videos at amazing quality (4K/ Full HD) in full live.
The EOS R6, on the other hand, also has ideal video characteristics for the realization of professional film projects. Canon Log and HDR PQ options allow videographers to capture greater dynamic range, while high-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is supported internally with the camera’s dual UHS-II SD memory card slot, allowing you to shoot stunning video in 4K resolution at 60 fps and FULL HD at 120 fps.
Opinion
The Sony A7 IV features a sensor combined with a processor thanks to which we find higher resolution and better color reproduction, allowing images to better represent and highlight every single detail, such as skin textures or animal details. In addition, it also brings a new image format, a HEIF type format, which is intended to be a highly efficient image file, allowing for a deeper and more realistic view. While the Canon R6 will give you the opportunity to reach your maximum degree of creativity, no matter what you shoot and how you shoot it. Whether shooting stills or video, people or location, action or travel, nature or still life, the incredible combination of speed, image quality and flexibility make this camera the ideal tool for content creation.
