Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Released Sep 2024
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 680 g)
- 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
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)
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 68mm wider, 54mm taller, and 56mm thicker than Osmo Action 5 Pro.
EOS R6 Mark II is 534 g heavier than Osmo Action 5 Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 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
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
146 g vs 680 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Resolution
40 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pros
- ✓Larger sensor vs GoPro
- ✓Front + rear screens
- ✓4K 120p
Cons
- –Accessory ecosystem
- –Fixed lens
- –Still action-cam limits
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 5 Pro have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 534 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 5 Pro record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 5 Pro weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 5 Pro, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Osmo Action 5 Pro at $349. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $2,150 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.