Canon
EOS M6 Mark II
Fast APS-C EF-M body with 32.5MP and 14fps — popular on the used market.
$849
Released Aug 2019
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 4.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS M6 Mark II
Wins
EOS R1
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 143)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has lower Weight (408 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz)
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS M6 Mark II is 20mm narrower and 52mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 1mm thicker.
EOS M6 Mark II is 707 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M6 Mark II · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M6 Mark II: mount data unavailable
EOS R1
✓ 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 M6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
408 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 143 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 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
- ✓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 M6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓14fps
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –EF-M mount dead-end
- –No IBIS
- –No EVF built-in
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS M6 Mark II or EOS R1?
EOS M6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R1 — 408g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS M6 Mark II is 32.5 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS M6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M6 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M6 Mark II or the EOS R1?
EOS M6 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS M6 Mark II weighs 408 g and EOS R1 weighs 1115 g, so the EOS M6 Mark II is 707 g lighter.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS M6 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS M6 Mark II: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS M6 Mark II launched at $849 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS M6 Mark II is $5,450 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.