Canon
EOS 800D
Entry APS-C DSLR (Rebel T7i) with Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and articulating touchscreen.
$749
Launch priceReleased Feb 2017
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
EOS R6 Mark II is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 800D
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- 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
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 800D
131 × 100 × 76 mm
532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 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)
EOS 800D is 7mm narrower and 12mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 2mm taller.
EOS 800D is 138 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 800D · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 800D
131 × 100 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.
EOS 800D
131 × 76 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 800D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 800D
✓ 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 800D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 100, 76.2
Weight
532 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 800D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Good beginner DSLR
Cons
- –Superseded by T8i
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR declining
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS 800D or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS 800D — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 800D and EOS R6 Mark II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS 800D and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 800D does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 800D or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 800D reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 800D and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 800D weighs 532 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS 800D is 138 g lighter.
Do the EOS 800D and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 800D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 800D and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 800D: No. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 800D and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 800D launched at $749 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS 800D is $1,750 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.