Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Released Jun 2017
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 5.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
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 R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 14mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 6mm wider and 12mm taller.
EOS 6D Mark II is 85 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 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 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ 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 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better
Resolution
26.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — 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…
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 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 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 6D Mark II or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP and EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 85 g lighter.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,200 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 6D Mark II and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS 6D Mark II is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.