Canon
EOS 80D
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and strong video features for its era.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
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 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 80D
139 × 105 × 79 mm
730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
EOS 80D is 10mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 1mm wider and 7mm taller.
EOS 80D is 60 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 80D
139 × 105 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 80D
139 × 79 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 80D
✓ 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 80D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
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 80D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –Superseded by 90D
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR platform
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 portraits, EOS 80D or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 80D — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 60 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS 80D is $1,300 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.