Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
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 C400 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
7 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 Resolution (24.2 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower Weight (670 g vs 1450 g)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 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 C400 is 24mm wider, 40mm taller, and 42mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark II.
EOS C400 is 780 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 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 C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon 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 C400
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
670 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C400 or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C400 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 780 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C400 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $5,500 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.