Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
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EOS R6 Mark II
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower Weight (670 g vs 1750 g)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 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 C500 Mark II is 24mm wider, 40mm taller, and 75mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark II.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1080 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
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 C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Weight
670 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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 C500 Mark II or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 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 C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 1080 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $13,500 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.