Between the EOS R5 Mark II and α6700, the EOS R5 Mark II comes out ahead in megapixels and af points, while the α6700 wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R5 Mark II scores 61.1 and the α6700 scores 47.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EOS R5 Mark II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EOS R5 Mark II if you care most about megapixels and af points. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, af points, sensor size, among others.
Pick the α6700 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EOS R5 Mark II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - EOS R5 Mark II wins
- ▲Megapixels — 73.08% more. 45 MP vs 26 MP.
- ▲AF points — 38.74% more. 1053 vs 759.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K120).
Why Sony - α6700 wins
- ▲Weight — 253.00 g less. 493 vs 746.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 45 MPlead | 26 MP |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 32000 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 4K120 |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 759 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 746 g | 493 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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