Canon

EOS R6

Name: Canon EOS R6
Brand: Canon
Price: 2499 USD
Availability: InStock

Original 20MP hybrid that proved Canon mirrorless could match Sony for AF and IBIS.

$2,499

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.1 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

102,400

Burst

20 fps

60 fps

IBIS

8-stop

Weight

720 g

Battery

640 shots

Sensor size

Canon EOS R6

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon RF mount

First-party

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size

Canon EOS R6

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good

6.5/ 10

· Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
· Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Excellent

8.0/ 10

· 20fps burst — fast action ready
· 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Good

6.0/ 10

· 4K recording
· 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Fair

5.5/ 10

· Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
· Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good

6.5/ 10

· 720g — manageable for travel
· 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent

10.0/ 10

· 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
· Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair

5.5/ 10

· 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
· IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

✓ 20MP low-light king
✓ 8-stop IBIS
✓ 4K 60p
✓ Proven AF

Cons

– Superseded by R6 II
– 20MP resolution
– No 40fps

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS R6

Sensor

Resolution20.1 MP

Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS

Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm

AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100

ISO max (native)102,400

ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II

AF points / zones1053

AF frame coverage100 %

AF low-light limit-6.5 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps

Burst (electronic)20 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD

4K max frame rate60 fps

Max video bit rate150 Mbps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileCanon Log / Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ

CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness8 stops

Body

Weight720 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138 × 98 × 88 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH

Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2

Card typesSD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF

EVF resolution3,690,000 dots

EVF magnification0.78 ×

EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeVari-angle

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2

HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon RF