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
XF605
1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$4,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
EOS R6 Mark II is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
XF605
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BXF605 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BXF605 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- BXF605 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF605
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 XF605.
EOS R6 Mark II is 90 g heavier than XF605.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm XF605
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
XF605
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
XF605
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
XF605
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
XF605: 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
XF605
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 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
XF605
Pros
- ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
- ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
- ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
- ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Large shoulder-style body
- –Premium broadcast pricing
- –Fixed 15x zoom lens
- –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor
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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 XF605?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for XF605 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and XF605?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and XF605 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 XF605 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the XF605?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and XF605?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and XF605 weighs 580 g, so the XF605 is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and XF605 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and XF605 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. XF605: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the XF605, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and XF605 at $4,500. The EOS R6 Mark II is $2,001 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.