Sony A7 IV vs Canon R6 Mark II: the hybrid workhorse question

These two cameras are the reason "which full-frame hybrid?" is a boring question — both are excellent. The differences that matter:

Resolution vs speed. The A7 IV's 33MP favors stills crops and detail; the R6 II's 24MP buys faster burst rates and cleaner high-ISO video.

The lens ecosystem is the real decision. Sony E-mount has the deepest third-party bench (Sigma, Tamron at every price), which keeps total system cost down. Canon RF third-party support opened up later and remains thinner — you'll buy more first-party glass.

Our line: building a system from zero on a budget → A7 IV for the lens economics. Already holding EF glass or shooting Canon color for clients → R6 II adapts your investment cleanly.