Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Sony a7 IV
Canon speed vs Sony resolution — which hybrid fits you, in 60 seconds.
Choose the Sony a7 IV if…
You want more resolution (33MP), Sony's deep real-time autofocus and the huge E-mount lens range — a superb all-round hybrid for photo and video.
Choose the Canon R6 Mark II if…
You want speed and stabilisation — 40fps bursts, up to 8-stop in-body IS, uncropped 4K/60 and class-leading low-light, in Canon's RF system.
Sensor
Sony a7 IV
33MP full-frame
Canon R6 Mark II
24.2MP full-frame
Burst
Sony a7 IV
Up to 10 fps
Canon R6 Mark II
Up to 40 fps electronic
4K 60p
Sony a7 IV
Super 35 crop
Canon R6 Mark II
Uncropped (6K oversampled)
Lens mount
Sony a7 IV
Sony E (largest lens choice)
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon RF
Same on both
Both full-frame hybrids · dual card slots · 10-bit 4K · advanced AI subject-detection AF · weather-sealed bodies
Resolution and lenses, or speed and stabilisation — pick your strength.
Both in stock at SkyOrbits, Muscat
Handle them side by side in the showroom. Installments available (Bank Muscat / Meethaq / NBO + in-house).
Quick questions
Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony a7 IV better?
They aim at different shooters. The R6 Mark II is faster (40fps electronic) with up to 8-stop in-body IS and uncropped 4K/60 — great for action and low light. The a7 IV has more resolution (33MP) and Sony's huge E-mount lens range — great for stills detail.
Does the Sony a7 IV crop in 4K?
Only at 60p — the a7 IV records 4K 30p from the full sensor (oversampled from 7K) but 4K 60p uses a Super 35 (APS-C) crop. The Canon R6 Mark II shoots uncropped 4K up to 60p.
Which has more megapixels?
The Sony a7 IV, at 33MP, has more resolution than the R6 Mark II's 24.2MP. The R6 Mark II trades resolution for speed and low-light.
Are the Canon R6 Mark II and Sony a7 IV available in Oman?
Yes — both are in stock at SkyOrbits in Muscat, with installment options (Bank Muscat, Meethaq, NBO, and in-house).
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Specs reflect official Canon and Sony information as of June 2026.