Canon
EOS C70
Super 35 cinema box with RF mount, 4K 120p, Canon Log 2/3, and built-in ND for documentary crews.
$5,499
Released Sep 2020
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 2.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS C70
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
8 categories tied
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 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS C70 and EOS R6 Mark II share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS C70 is 40 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS C70 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C70
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 C70
138 × 88 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C70
✓ 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 C70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Codecs
Adds ProRes
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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 120 frames — 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 C70
Pros
- ✓4K 120p internal
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual pixel AF in cinema form
- ✓RF mount flexibility
Cons
- –Super 35 not full-frame
- –No stills-first ergonomics
- –Large for gimbal work
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 wildlife, EOS C70 or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C70 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C70 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C70 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 C70 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C70 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 C70 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C70 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C70 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS C70 weighs 720 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter.
Do the EOS C70 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS C70: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C70 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS C70: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C70 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C70 launched at $5,499 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.