Sony a7CR vs Canon EOS M6
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7CR and Canon EOS M6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7CR is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS M6 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7CR were released 2023 and Canon EOS M6 was released 2017. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7CR | 2023 |
Canon EOS M6 | 2017 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7CR has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS M6 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7CR | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS M6 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a7CR has a 60 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M6 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7CR |
60 MP
60217344 pixels 9504 x 6336 |
Canon EOS M6 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7CR has a 151 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a7CR has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M6. Sony a7CR has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS M6 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7CR | 100-32000 |
Canon EOS M6 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7CR
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7CR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M6 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7CR | 8 |
Canon EOS M6 | 9 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7CR and Canon EOS M6 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a7CR weighs 515 gr (equal to 1.14 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS M6 and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7CR | 515 gr 1.14 lb |
Canon EOS M6 | 390 gr 0.86 lb |
Sony a7CR vs Canon EOS M6 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7CR and Canon EOS M6, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Name | Sony a7CR | Canon EOS M6 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Release Year | 2023 | 2017 |
Release Date | 2023-08-29 | 2017-02-15 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 779 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 9504 x 6336 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 60 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 7 |
Image |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (5-axis for video only) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 7 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 693 | 49 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1030000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 9 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-HS |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0) |
Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS M6 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 520 shots | 295 shots |
Width | 124 mm | 112 mm |
Height | 71 mm | 68 mm |
Depth | 63 mm | 45 mm |
Weight | 515 gram | 390 gram |