Canon
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.
$3,499
Released Aug 2016
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 6.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS 5D Mark IV
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 61)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 7 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 × 76 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS 5D Mark IV is 13mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 12mm wider and 18mm taller.
EOS 5D Mark IV is 210 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 5D Mark IV · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 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.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 76 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
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
EOS 5D Mark IV
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon 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
EOS 5D Mark IV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150.7, 116.4, 75.9
Card types
Adds CF, SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG
Resolution
30.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
900 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 61 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pros
- ✓30MP proven sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel AF in live view
- ✓Rugged pro build
- ✓Huge EF lens ecosystem
Cons
- –DSLR platform aging
- –4K video limited
- –Heavy
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS 5D Mark IV or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for EOS 5D Mark IV — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30.4 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS 5D Mark IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 5D Mark IV does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 5D Mark IV or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV reaches 7 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 210 g lighter.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 5D Mark IV: 4K up to 30p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 5D Mark IV: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 900 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 5D Mark IV and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS 5D Mark IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 5D Mark IV launched at $3,499 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.