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Kit comparison · 2025

Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Sony A7 IV: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

The A7 IV kit comes with a prime lens (50mm); the EOS R6 Mark II kit with a zoom (24-105mm)The EOS R6 Mark II kit costs €150 less
★ Overall winner
The pro walkaround
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
+ RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
78/100
$2,858
camera + lens
The professional all-rounder
Sony A7 IV
+ FE 50mm f/1.8
77/100
$3,023
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
Full-frame
Full-frame
Resolution
24MP
33MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Weather seal
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Battery
580 shots
610 shots
Body weight
588g
658g
Released
2,022
2,021
Lens
Model
RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
FE 50mm f/1.8
Focal range
24-105mm
50mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/1.8
Type
Zoom
Prime
Lens weight
395g
186g
Combined kit
Total weight
983g
844g
Total price
€2,598
€2,748
Tier
Pro
Pro
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
56
50
Travel
88
76
Portrait
82
92
Wildlife
72
80
Sports
85
82
Video
88
90
Value for money
74
72
Strengths
+40fps burst shooting
+Outstanding IBIS (8 stops)
+Weather sealed
+Excellent subject tracking AF
+Versatile all-rounder
+Outstanding IBIS
+Dual card slots
+Professional features
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Sony A7 IV: common questions

Which is better overall, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or the Sony A7 IV?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II edges ahead with an average score of 78/100 vs 77/100. Canon's strengths include: 40fps burst shooting and Outstanding IBIS (8 stops).

Is the Sony A7 IV worth the extra cost over the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?

The A7 IV kit costs €150 more than the EOS R6 Mark II kit. The extra cost buys you: Versatile all-rounder and Outstanding IBIS. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony A7 IV?

For beginners, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II scores higher (56 vs 50 for beginner-friendliness). 40fps burst shooting.

Which has better video, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony A7 IV?

For video, the Sony A7 IV leads with a video score of 90/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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