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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
EOS R6 V is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 V
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R6 V has lower Weight (688 g vs 1750 g)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 30 fps)
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 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 20mm wider, 55mm taller, and 83mm thicker than EOS R6 V.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1062 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 80mm EOS R6 V
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 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Weight
688 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Horse, Airplane, Train
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 frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
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 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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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 V?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 V?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the EOS R6 V?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 V?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 1062 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V 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.