Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Released Jun 2017
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 7.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
Wins
EOS R1
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 40,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 14mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 13mm thinner than EOS R1.
EOS 6D Mark II is 350 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R1
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 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
765 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
26.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 45 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 6.5 fps — 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS 6D Mark II or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS 6D Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while eOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the EOS R1?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g and EOS R1 weighs 1115 g, so the EOS 6D Mark II is 350 g lighter.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS 6D Mark II is $4,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.