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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Released Nov 2022

vs

DJI

Osmo Action 6

Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.

$379

Released Nov 2025

Osmo Action 6 is 3 years newer.

Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

Osmo Action 6

TravelWildlife

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 3 categories·Osmo Action 6 wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has lower Weight (149 g vs 680 g)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIOsmo Action 6
Resolution24.2 MP38 MP
SensorFull Frame1/1.1 inch
ISO max102,40051,200
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight680 g149 g
Battery760 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 × 33 mm

149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 66mm wider, 51mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Osmo Action 6.

EOS R6 Mark II is 531 g heavier than Osmo Action 6.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 33mm Osmo Action 6

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Osmo Action 6

73 × 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Osmo Action 6: 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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIOsmo Action 6
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair

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…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 6

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    149 g vs 680 g — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    38 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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 6

Pros

  • 8K 30p video
  • 1/1.1-inch sensor
  • Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
  • 20m waterproof without case

Cons

  • 8K has mode limitations
  • Fixed ultra-wide lens
  • Small sensor vs compact cameras

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
Osmo Action 6
Resolution
24.2 MP
38 MP+57%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1/1.1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
1/1.1 inch
AA filter
Yes
EOS R6 Mark II
Osmo Action 6
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Fixed focus
AF points / zones
1053
0
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
EOS R6 Mark II
Osmo Action 6
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps+50%
8 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps2× more
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
180 frames+50%
120 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
Osmo Action 6
Max resolution
4K UHD
8K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
120 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps+70%
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
D-Log M / standard profiles
Codecs
H.265, H.264
HEVC
EOS R6 Mark II
Osmo Action 6
Weight
680 g
149 g−531 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
72.8 × 47.2 × 33.1 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Action 6 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 6 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while osmo Action 6 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 531 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 6 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Osmo Action 6 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Osmo Action 6: 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 6, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Osmo Action 6 at $379. The Osmo Action 6 is $2,120 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.