How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS R7
Short AnswerThe Sony a6700 and Canon EOS R7 split the spec sheet evenly, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS R7
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R7
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R7
Battery LifeSony a6700
WeightSony a6700
Launch PriceSony a6700
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A26
B32.5
Electronic Burst (fps)
A11
B30
Stabilization (Stops)
A5
B8
Battery (Shots)
A570
B500
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A493
B612
Form Factor
122 × 69 × 75.1 mm
132 × 90.4 × 91.7 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a6700 If…
- Higher battery life (570 shots vs 500 shots)
- Lighter body (493 g vs 612 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1400 vs $1499)
Choose Canon EOS R7 If…
- Higher resolution (32.5 MP vs 26 MP)
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 5 stops)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a6700 | Canon EOS R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 26 MP | 32.5 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 32000 |
| Stabilization | 5 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | — |
| Low-Light AF | -4 EV | -5 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 11 fps | 15 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 11 fps | 30 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | — |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 120p | — |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | — |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 493 g | 612 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 570 Shots | 500 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1400 | 1499 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.