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Canon Pivots to Video With EOS R6 V as Sony Ups Resolution in Alpha 7R VI

The launches signal a sharper split in full-frame cameras by creator needs.

Overview

  • Canon and Sony introduced new full-frame models with European pricing, with Sony targeting May delivery and Canon set for late June.
  • Canon's EOS R6 V centers on video work with a built-in cooling fan for near-unlimited recording when powered, and the body is priced at €2,500.
  • To shrink the camera, the R6 V drops the viewfinder and the mechanical shutter, which blocks flash use and moves all framing to the rear screen.
  • Sony's Alpha 7R VI features a new 66‑megapixel sensor with faster readout that enables 30 fps bursts using the electronic shutter plus 4K at 120 fps and 8K video.
  • Photographers get tighter autofocus from AI inside the BIONZ XR2 processor, in‑body stabilization rated at 8.5 stops, a brighter DCI‑P3 viewfinder, and a body price of about €5,100 alongside a new €5,000 100–400mm G Master lens.