Sony A6000 vs Canon EOS R

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Sony A6000 vs Canon EOS R

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A6000 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A6000 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A6000 conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
30.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS R in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS R conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A6100
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Differences

Sony A6000 advantages over Canon EOS R

Less expensive
$648 vs $2499
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
45 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
468g vs 1360g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Canon EOS R advantages over Sony A6000

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.36 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS R test data on DxO Mark A6000 test data on DxO Mark

2,742 vs 1,347 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
30.3 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
126 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.
Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.
Read our Canon EOS R Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-6

$674
APS-C

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6

Canon EOS R

Sony NEX-6

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$674
APS-C

Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Canon EOS R

Sony A6300

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$674
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS R

Fujifilm X-A3

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS R vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Nikon Z7

Sony A6000

Nikon Z7

$674
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6000 vs Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Nikon Z6

Sony A6000

Nikon Z6

$674
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6000 vs Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6

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