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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

Fujifilm

GFX ETERNA 55

G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.

$16,499

Released Sep 2025

GFX ETERNA 55 is 2.8 years newer.

Wins

7categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

GFX ETERNA 55

Video & HybridLandscape

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 4 categories·GFX ETERNA 55 wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • BGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.2 MP)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has lower Weight (680 g vs 2000 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIGFX ETERNA 55
Resolution24.2 MP102 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight680 g2000 g
Battery760 shots520 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)

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 × 177 mm

2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 40mm shorter and 88mm thinner than GFX ETERNA 55 but it is also 28mm wider.

EOS R6 Mark II is 1320 g lighter than GFX ETERNA 55.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 177mm GFX ETERNA 55

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

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 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

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 177 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

GFX ETERNA 55

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

GFX ETERNA 55: 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 IIGFX ETERNA 55
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 400 — lower is better

  • Weight

    680 g vs 2000 g — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GFX ETERNA 55

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SSD via USB

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better

  • Card slots

    3 vs 2 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

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

GFX ETERNA 55

Pros

  • Large-format 8K cinema capture
  • Electronic variable ND
  • 12G-SDI and GenLock
  • F-Log2 / F-Log2 C

Cons

  • Cinema-only body
  • Very expensive
  • Large and heavy

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
GFX ETERNA 55
Resolution
24.2 MP
102 MP4.2× more
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX ETERNA 55
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
10532.5× more
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV
-3.7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Face, Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX ETERNA 55
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX ETERNA 55
Max resolution
4K UHD
8K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps
720 Mbps2.1× more
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
F-Log / F-Log2 / F-Log2 C / HLG
Codecs
H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX ETERNA 55
Weight
680 g−1,320 g less
2000 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX ETERNA 55 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 1320 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX ETERNA 55 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX ETERNA 55 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. GFX ETERNA 55: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the GFX ETERNA 55, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and GFX ETERNA 55 at $16,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $14,000 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.