Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 PRO is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 60mm wider, 48mm taller, and 61mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
EOS R6 Mark II is 463 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
207 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for MISSION 1 PRO — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 463 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The MISSION 1 PRO is $1,799 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.