Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Released May 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 6 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
EOS R7
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 42 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 651)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R7 has higher EVF magnification (1.15 × vs 0.76 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 3mm thinner than EOS R7 but it is also 6mm wider and 8mm taller.
EOS R6 Mark II is 68 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 92mm EOS R7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R7
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
AF points / zones
1053 vs 651 — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Weight
612 g vs 680 g — lower 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or EOS R7?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R7?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the EOS R7?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R7?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 68 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R7 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. EOS R7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R7 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.