Sony A7 V vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which cameras to buy in Australia.

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Sony A7 V

Sony

#1 Sony A7 V

Canon EOS R6 Mark III

Canon

#2 Canon EOS R6 Mark III

Price & Rating

Sony A7 V

A$4,699

4.7 / 5 · 312 reviews

Canon EOS R6 Mark III

A$4,299

4.7 / 5 · 186 reviews

Canon EOS R6 Mark III is A$400 cheaper.

Scores

Image Quality

Sony
9.4
Canon
9.3

Autofocus

Sony
9.6
Canon
9.6

Features

Sony
9.3
Canon
9.4

Value

Sony
7.8
Canon
7.5

Pros & Cons

Sony A7 V

Pros

  • + AI-powered autofocus is class-leading with outstanding subject recognition
  • + 30fps blackout-free bursts thanks to partially stacked sensor
  • + Superb 4K 120fps video with improved rolling shutter

Cons

  • Significant price increase over the A7 IV it replaces
  • Third-party lens AF compatibility can be inconsistent
  • Menu system is improved but still dense for newcomers

Canon EOS R6 Mark III

Pros

  • + 32.5MP sensor resolves the resolution gap with competitors
  • + 7K open-gate raw video recording is a game-changer for this class
  • + 8.5-stop IBIS and Canon's superb colour science

Cons

  • Premium price tag pushes it well above $4,000 AUD
  • RF mount lenses remain expensive compared to rivals
  • 7K video generates very large file sizes requiring fast storage

Our Verdict

Choose Sony A7 Vif…

  • You value image quality (scores 9.4/10)
  • You value autofocus (scores 9.6/10)
  • You value value (scores 7.8/10)

Choose Canon EOS R6 Mark IIIif…

  • You value autofocus (scores 9.6/10)
  • You value features (scores 9.4/10)
  • You want a lower price (A$4,299)

Overall average score: Sony 9.0/10 vs Canon 8.9/10. Sony A7 V edges ahead overall.