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
DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Pocket 2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 670 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BPocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
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 553 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 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…
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — 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
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 670 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
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Full specifications
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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 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 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.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Pocket 2?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 553 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.
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.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.