Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Released Aug 2019
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 3.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- 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 10 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
EOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS 90D and EOS R6 Mark II share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS 90D is 160 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 90D
138 × 98 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 90D
138 × 88 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 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 90D
✓ 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 90D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 45 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 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
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 90D
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓10fps burst
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Long battery life
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –Crop sensor
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 sports, EOS 90D or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 90D — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D 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 90D or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS 90D is 160 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 90D and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS 90D is $1,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.