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SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 28 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, ISO 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 204800
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 20.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,440,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 693
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Headphone port: Yes
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 26 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6240 x 4160
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1200
Summary
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II maximum resolution of 6240 x 4160 pixels (26 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Sony Alpha a9 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The Canon EOS 6D Mark II has larger sensor than the Sony Alpha a9: Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm). This is very significant advantage of this model because large sensor allows you to shoot photos of the higher quality. The Sony Alpha a9 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 in compare with 100-40000 ISO range of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II. This ISO range let the photographer to shoot good quality photos in dim light conditions. The Sony Alpha a9 provides more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives you more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a9 provides image stabilization which will help the photographer to shoot blur-free photos indoors without using a tripod. The Sony Alpha a9 has more focus points in compare with the Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 693 vs 45. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Sony Alpha a9 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,440,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Sony Alpha a9 offers better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II battery life is better in compare to the Sony Alpha a9 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 1200 shots with the EOS 6D Mark II and only 650 with the Alpha a9. The Sony Alpha a9 weighs 673g which is 92g less in comparison with the weight of the EOS 6D Mark II.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Sony Alpha a9 will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon