Sony NEX-7 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony NEX-7 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony NEX-7 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R6 Mark II is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony NEX-7 were released 2011 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II was released 2022. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony NEX-7 | 2011 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 2022 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony NEX-7 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 NEX-7 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 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
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony NEX-7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony NEX-7 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Sony NEX-7. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony NEX-7 has 100 to 16000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony NEX-7 | 100-16000 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 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 Mark II 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 NEX-7
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony NEX-7 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot up to 40 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony NEX-7 | 10 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 40 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony NEX-7 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II 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.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 68% heavier than Sony NEX-7 and its 400 gr (or 0.88 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony NEX-7 | 400 gr 0.88 lb |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 670 gr 1.48 lb |
Sony NEX-7 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony NEX-7 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II, 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 NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Name | Sony NEX-7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Release Year | 2011 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2011-08-24 | 2022-11-02 |
MSRP | 699 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 16000 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
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 NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 25 | 4897 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 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 NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 40 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | 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 steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 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 NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (InfraRed (optional)) | Yes |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony NEX-7 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 430 shots | 580 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 43 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 400 gram | 670 gram |