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
VIXIA HF G70
Prosumer 4K UHD camcorder with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20x optical zoom, Hybrid AF, slow/fast motion, UVC streaming, and dual SD slots.
$1,249
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
VIXIA HF G70
7 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 Resolution (24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- 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
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than VIXIA HF G70.
EOS R6 Mark II is 90 g heavier than VIXIA HF G70.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm VIXIA HF G70
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
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 91 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
VIXIA HF G70
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
VIXIA HF G70
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× 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
VIXIA HF G70: 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
VIXIA HF G70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 670 g — lower 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 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
VIXIA HF G70
Pros
- ✓4K UHD with oversampled HD
- ✓20x 29.3–601mm equivalent zoom
- ✓0.36-inch OLED EVF + 3.5-inch touch LCD
- ✓UVC streaming via USB-C
- ✓Dual SD card slots
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No XLR inputs
- –No SDI output
- –MP4 only (no XF-AVC)
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for VIXIA HF G70 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and VIXIA HF G70 is 8.29 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and VIXIA HF G70 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while VIXIA HF G70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. VIXIA HF G70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and VIXIA HF G70?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and VIXIA HF G70 weighs 580 g, so the VIXIA HF G70 is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and VIXIA HF G70 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. VIXIA HF G70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and VIXIA HF G70 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. VIXIA HF G70: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the VIXIA HF G70, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and VIXIA HF G70 at $1,249. The VIXIA HF G70 is $1,250 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.