Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Canon
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
1-inch premium compact with pop-up EVF, 24–120mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, and 4K for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
112 × 62 × 46 mm
361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 26mm wider, 36mm taller, and 42mm thicker than PowerShot G5 X Mark II.
EOS R6 Mark II is 309 g heavier than PowerShot G5 X Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
112 × 62 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
112 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× 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
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: mount data unavailable
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
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
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 62, 46
Weight
361 g vs 670 g — lower 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 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
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Pros
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓24–120mm f/1.8–2.8
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact premium
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Superseded by G7 X IV
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for PowerShot G5 X Mark II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot G5 X Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot G5 X Mark II reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 361 g, so the PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 309 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot G5 X Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot G5 X Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and PowerShot G5 X Mark II at $899. The PowerShot G5 X Mark II is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.