Sony a99 vs Canon EOS R6
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a99 and Canon EOS R6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a99 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R6 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a99 were released 2012 and Canon EOS R6 was released 2020. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a99 | 2012 |
Canon EOS R6 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a99 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS R6 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 a99 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R6 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a99 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R6 |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Sony a99 has a 20 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R6. 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
Canon EOS R6 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a99. Canon EOS R6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony a99 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a99 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS R6 | 100-102400 |
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 R6 belongs to the Canon EOS R-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 R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a99
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a99 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a99 | 6 |
Canon EOS R6 | 20 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a99 and Canon EOS R6 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 a99 weighs 812 gr (equal to 1.79 lb) which is 19% heavier than Canon EOS R6 and its 680 gr (or 1.5 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a99 | 812 gr 1.79 lb |
Canon EOS R6 | 680 gr 1.5 lb |
Sony a99 vs Canon EOS R6 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a99 and Canon EOS R6, 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 a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Name | Sony a99 | Canon EOS R6 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Release Year | 2012 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2012-09-12 | 2020-07-09 |
MSRP | 2799 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Camera Type | SLT | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 20 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift. Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction.) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 19 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1229000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Frames per second | 6 fps | 20 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) | Yes |
GPS |
Yes Built-in |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a99 |
Canon EOS R6 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 360 shots |
Width | 147 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 111 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 812 gram | 680 gram |