Photographers Swap Cameras: A7IV vs. R6 Mark II (Real-World Comparison) 

Canon because its more comfortable for long hours shooting, beautiful jpeg no need much editing which slow down the process

after buying A7II few months ago for vintage lenses, I would go Sony (well, I might concider Nikon if Sigma release some existing lenses for Z-mount too), just not A7IV or any other camera with flip screen. Compared to more traditional designs from both Sony (A-mount) and Nikon that I own that A7II just feels more natural and easy to control camera. And when I tried A7III and A7IV I must say they are making significant steps to the right direction too. Havent got chance to try Fuji yet, and only very limited time with Pentax (and I completely dismiss any micro4/3 and Leica, hasselblad or other too expensive brands) but I would say that Canon ergonomic is the worst I ever tried. The deeper grip and larger body was nice to hold, but controls, button placement etc, it was just too bad... And even those smaller sony bodies arent any problem to hold (which I honestly expected to be horrible concidering my quite large hands).

@@anupew3276 I agree, I don't like canons button layout. I think m4/3rds has some great camera it's just pretty niche. I'm a former GH5 owner and still own my G9

Nikon D850 would be my #1 fantasy pick. I just bought a used SonyA350 for the14mp CCD sensor though.

@@413TomaccoRoad I mean if we're talking number fantasy pick I'd love to get my hands on an GFX100ii, a7rv, a7cR, A1, Lecia Q3, Griii, and probably a bunch more I'm missing

@@LeviStettler53 appreciate it dude! Trying my best! Every watch, comment and like means a ton!

E-mount still has more first party options then RF mount.

Definitely a good option!

​@@selishots Nice video. I liked the straight up unbiased opinion from both of you. Good job! Keep up the good work.

@@travissmarion thanks!! Hoping to be able to do more videos like this in the future!

It was great! Still can't believe we thought the Sony AF was a bit better.

@@selishots extremely surprising given the narrative !

Sony lens options won me over!

@@Kuzumbyyup nothing beats how many lenses they have!

That was the goal! The R6mii was nice but I still felt like their pros of the Sony were stronger for me

I think Sony is still the best investment when switching to mirrorless currently, purely because the options

I think if your shooting sports the canon probably is the way to go. The faster sensor read out will definitely be noticed, especially in electronic shutter mode. That being said there's definitely more telephotos lens options at more affordable prices for Sony. You really can't go wrong with either, whichever you choose enjoy!

Depending on what gear you already have staying with canon could be cheaper. Switching systems is expensive! Highly suggest renting a Sony first to make sure you like it.

You can do the same with the Sony, I still preferred the layout of the Sony screen when hiding information over the canon. In terms of video, we didn't really compare each but based on what I've read I'd much rather have the better dynamic range and less weird limitations then uncropped 4k60. I shoot majority of my work in 4k60 and the crop has never bothered me.

@@selishots your lenses would become less wide and it would throw off your placement if your camera is on a tripod. its a big deal unless you use a non cropped 4k60p you wouldnt know what youre missing. and dynamic range is close considering we can see clearly theres not much diference in photo. if you expose correctly, theres nothing to worry about. usability is a big factor and that crop is a big problem.

@@selishots before we talk about the subject only autofocus which is a game changer in the r6ii and makes the video look more pro as it would never move to the background. that the a7iv doesnt have lol. plus the false colors the r6ii has. the r6ii is just a better overall camera.

@@truthseeker6804 having edited both sets of photos in the video there's definitely a quite noticeable difference between the detail of each camera. I had way more room to crop, and zoom in to edit the smaller details when using the A7iv compared to the R6. I use the a7siii which has no crop in 4k60 for work and going back to the A7iv doesn't bother me at all. You just need to think ahead and plan your lenses accordingly. The a7iv also has more codecs, and higher bit rates. I hate that you can only record 10bit with in log with the canon. I've also heard that Clog 3 isn't great when it comes to dynamic range and color grading. It also has a full size HDMI which is leagues better than the micro of the R6mii. So yeah I'd rather have all the benefits of the Sony if that means a crop in 4k60 that has never bothered me.

​@@selishots you cant plan ahead when you have is a 16-35 lens and you want to use 4k60p wide angle, theres NO option for you. you would have to find like a 10mm lens just for 4k60p. lol. if it doesnt bother you then its fine. it would bother me as i do lots of events videos and also on tripod, you would have to do alot of movements of tripod in limited spaces. and i prefer uncropped video more than extra megapixels in photo, im not a heavy cropper, unless youre doing wildlife and landscape. if youre not recording log then why do you need high bitrate 10bit, it doesnt make sense. because non log means you want a fast turn around without much editing if at all. the full size HDMI is the only real benefit you have stated of the sony. but with a camera cage and hdmi lock, it grips the micro hdmi from moving it works as well. regarding dynamic range again, if you expose correctly theres nothing to worry about. dynamic range test are only done by overexposing or underexposing to prove a point. these are not reality, learn proper exposure and youre good. honestly the a7iv is no match for the canon r6ii. camera vs camera.

They are! It really comes down to what camera meets your minor needs and wants

I think video is inherently a more challenging comparison. There's a lot more things to thing about and I also think there's more personal choices involved

It is, but so is Sony GM glass, plus Sony has so many more native lenses

@selishots Sony lenses don't work on Canon cameras, so... There are plenty lenses to use with the Canon cameras, really, there are...

@@lbeetech canon has the mount locked down, they have gone as far as suing other lens manufacturers for making RF mount lenses, this means great lenses from Tamron, signed and other manufacturers will not be coming to RF mount. This is really bad for consumers, less options means less competition. Meanwhile Sony, Lumix and Nikon all have native mount offerings from Tamron, sigma, samyang and more giving on options, at more price points.

@selishots My point is this: I am not going to buy any non-native lenses, no matter what the camera brand is. Native lenses work best, period! If you can't afford the native lenses, you can't afford the brand.

@@lbeetech the fact of the matter is that's just not true. Plenty of 3rd party lenses perform just as good if not better. There are also third party lenses that don't have any equivalent first party lenses, for example the Tamron 35-150 Evan used on the A7iv in this video. I would put money on the fact that if I gave you two unbranded lenses one first party and one third party that you would not be able to tell the difference. Professionals all around the world use third party lenses daily. If you want to only use 1st party lenses that's fine but that doesn't devalue the quality, performance and value of third party lenses.

That lenses must feel pretty unbalanced on the Nikon ZF!

​@@selishotsIt's not that bad. I'm used to shooting with two hands when using the Tamron and I'm used to the weight. Of course it would be better to use the A7IV or the Z8 with this lens, but by no means a deal-breaker with the ZF.

You can adapt EF glass to Sony as well plus access to all the many native E-mount lenses. I will agree canon definitely felt more comfortable to hold but not necessarily to operate. A lot of the buttons and dials don't fall under my fingers in the perfect spot like they do on the Sony. Based on what Evan said Sony seems to be even more customizable when it comes to buttons but I don't have any experience with that myself.

I'd love to try a Lecia Q3 but I'd never switch to Lecia as my main shooter. When so many other brands do just as well if not better for cheaper it's very hard to justify

@@selishots Correction: I went to Leica for 'personal photography ', I still use Canon and Sony bodies for work. I just wanted something for personal use as lagging around a 1DX was a pain and I am not a fan of the A7 series ergonomics. But, When I compare my Leica raws to the Sony or Canon raws, there is a significant image quality difference. The clarity and detail achieved on the Leica I can't achieve with the alternate brands. If you think that other cheaper cameras can deliver the same if not better quality then why does Leica exist? Both a standard family car and high end european luxury car still get you to the store to buy the bread and milk but there is still a market for premium luxury cars. Sometimes its about the experience. Rent a Leica for a few weeks and see what you think. I was a firm "Leica is a waste of money " supporter before pulling the pin. I have had mine since June and the image quality, detail, bokeh, shadow recovery is truly impressive. I have been tempted to use it on a commercial shoot but then it becomes a tool. Thats why the other cameras live in their bags until a job is at hand and the Leica follows me everywhere, documenting my personal life and also being very un-obtrusive at venues or locations where cameras are shunned. Again, try one for a few weeks, not a day and see what you think. You may be surprised as was I when trying one out. Cheers :)

No problem! Happy to help. If you have any questions let me know!

Obviously what focal length you like is a personal preference. I will say even with the two unique lenses you mentioned for canon Sony still has more lens options and more unique choice at better and more price points.

If your shooting in 4k60 all the time you either probably need a cinema camera or more video focused hybrid like the a7siii or XH2s, or your relying on 4k69 way to much instead of choosing the right time to use the appropriate frame rate. I'm saying this as someone who relies on 4k60 way to much

@@Stan_the_Belgian yes but theres also amazing high quality lenses from Tamron and sigma that are on par or very close to in quality to the expensive 1st part lenses. Not to mention third party lenses that don't have a 1st part alternative such as the Tamron 35-150

@@presise if you want a camea that makes you want to shoot nothing I've used makes me want to shoot more than Fuji camera. I've used the x100v, x100vi, X-T5, X-T20 and GFX 100sii and man those camera just beg to be used!

@@selishots I will try them one day. Thanks.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Definitely, a good photographer can make great photos with any camera, which camera is best for you is really personal preference

Thanks dude! Would love to try the same concept with other camera in the future!

Thanks dude! Would love to try the same concept with other camera in the future!

Like I said in the video, they both have their pros and cons

In person looking after the screens side by side it really didn't feel like that

@@selishotsyea I agree the Sony looked more true to life in person by a lot

@@DiegoMDeras I've got plenty of amazing shots with perfect skin tones. Keep in mind we were working with pretty bland lighting and those shots were after about an hour and a half in below freezing weather so skin tones were always pretty wonky

Sony ain't paying me anything with only 1.3k subs 😂

nahhh they dont need to pay you to advertise for them... hahaha being a fanboy is more than enough @@selishots

@@mbismbismb I'm definitely far from a fan boy, especially when you consider I also own multiple Fuji and lumix cameras on top of my Sony.

@@mbismbismbselishots is the furthest thing from a fanboy lol . He’s shot with many brands as his main camera through the years lmao