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
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Released Oct 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Pocket 2
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BPocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 680 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- BPocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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)
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 14mm wider, 60mm taller, and 58mm thicker than Pocket 2.
EOS R6 Mark II is 563 g heavier than Pocket 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 30mm Pocket 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 38 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
Pocket 2
125 × 30 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
Pocket 2: 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Pocket 2?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Pocket 2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Pocket 2?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Pocket 2 is 64 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Pocket 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while pocket 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Pocket 2?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Pocket 2 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Pocket 2?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 563 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Pocket 2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Pocket 2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Pocket 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the Pocket 2, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Pocket 2 at $349. The Pocket 2 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.