Sony RX1R II vs Canon 6D Mark II

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Sony RX1R II vs Canon 6D Mark II

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Sony RX1R II advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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.
RX1R II test data on DxO Mark 6D Mark II test data on DxO Mark

3,204 vs 2,862 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
RX1R II test data on DxO Mark 6D Mark II test data on DxO Mark

13.9 vs 11.9 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
42.4 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Sony RX1R II

Less expensive
$1599 vs $3298*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.67 vs 4.51 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
6.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
98 vs 24 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.
Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.
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Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
Read our Canon 6D Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX1

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1

Canon 6D Mark II

Sony RX1

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2398
35mm

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2598
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1R

Canon 6D Mark II

Sony RX1R

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2598
35mm

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Nikon D610

Sony RX1R II

Nikon D610

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1201
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1201
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Sony RX1R II

Nikon D750

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1700
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1700
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D750

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1R II

Zeiss ZX1

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$6000
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Canon 6D Mark II

Zeiss ZX1

$1332
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$6000
35mm

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Zeiss ZX1

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