Blackmagic
PYXIS 6K
Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.
$3,389
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
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
PYXIS 6K is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
PYXIS 6K
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower Weight (670 g vs 1500 g)
- APYXIS 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 40 fps)
- APYXIS 6K has higher Resolution (24.4 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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151 × 119 × 106 mm
1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
PYXIS 6K is 13mm wider, 21mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark II.
PYXIS 6K is 830 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 6K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PYXIS 6K
151 × 119 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PYXIS 6K
151 × 106 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PYXIS 6K
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PYXIS 6K: mount data unavailable
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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
PYXIS 6K
Subject recognition
Adds Human face, Object tracking
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 119, 106
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
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 min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
670 g vs 1500 g — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PYXIS 6K
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
- ✓13 stops dynamic range
- ✓Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
- ✓1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen
Cons
- –Box body needs rigging
- –Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
- –Requires external power for long shoots
- –AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, PYXIS 6K or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for PYXIS 6K — 670g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark II?
PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the PYXIS 6K captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 6K or the EOS R6 Mark II?
PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark II?
PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 830 g lighter.
Do the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
PYXIS 6K: No. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PYXIS 6K launched at $3,389 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $890 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.