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 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
Released May 2026
EOS R6 V is 6.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS M6 Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 V
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 143)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
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 R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS M6 Mark II is 4mm narrower than EOS R6 V but it is also 15mm taller and 8mm thicker.
EOS M6 Mark II is 280 g lighter than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M6 Mark II · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 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 M6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 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 M6 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Weight
408 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 143 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 32.5 MP
- ✓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
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 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS M6 Mark II or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS M6 Mark II — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R6 V?
Both cameras share the same 32.5 MP resolution.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M6 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M6 Mark II or the EOS R6 V?
EOS M6 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R6 V?
EOS M6 Mark II weighs 408 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS M6 Mark II is 280 g lighter.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS M6 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS M6 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M6 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M6 Mark II launched at $849 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS M6 Mark II is $1,650 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.