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 RP
Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.
$999
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
EOS RP
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- BEOS RP has higher AF points / zones (4779 vs 1053)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 40,000)
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 RP
133 × 85 × 70 mm
485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 6mm wider, 13mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS RP.
EOS R6 Mark II is 195 g heavier than EOS RP.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 70mm EOS RP
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
EOS RP
133 × 85 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 RP
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
EOS RP
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS RP
✓ 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…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 40,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS RP
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 85, 70
AF points / zones
4779 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
485 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
26.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — 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
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 RP
Pros
- ✓Lowest-cost Canon full-frame RF
- ✓Compact and light
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Fully articulating screen
Cons
- –4K video crop
- –Single card slot
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or EOS RP?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS RP — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS RP?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS RP captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS RP does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the EOS RP?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS RP?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 195 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS RP record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS RP weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. EOS RP: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS RP, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.