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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 50R

Rangefinder-style medium format body with 51.4MP and classic Fujifilm ergonomics.

$4,499

Released Sep 2018

EOS R6 Mark II is 4.2 years newer.

Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

GFX 50R

Landscape

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·GFX 50R wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 13 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 3 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIGFX 50R
Resolution24.2 MP51.4 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps3 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight680 g775 g
Battery760 shots400 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 50R

161 × 97 × 66 mm

775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 22mm narrower than GFX 50R but it is also 2mm taller and 22mm thicker.

EOS R6 Mark II is 95 g lighter than GFX 50R.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 66mm GFX 50R

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 50R

161 × 97 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 50R

161 × 66 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

GFX 50R

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 50R: 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 50R
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • 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

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 117 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GFX 50R

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 160.7, 96.5, 66.4

  • Resolution

    51.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.77 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,690,000
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • 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 50R

Pros

  • 51MP medium format
  • Rangefinder style
  • Film simulations

Cons

  • Slow AF
  • Large files
  • Bulky lenses

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
GFX 50R
Resolution
24.2 MP
51.4 MP2.1× more
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX 50R
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
TTL Contrast AF
AF points / zones
10539× more
117
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
GFX 50R
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps4× more
3 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps13.3× more
3 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames13.8× more
13 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX 50R
Max resolution
4K UHD
Full HD
4K max frame rate
60 fps
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps9.4× more
36 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
None
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX 50R
Weight
680 g−95 g less
775 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or GFX 50R?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX 50R — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX 50R?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GFX 50R is 51.4 MP, so the GFX 50R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX 50R have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX 50R does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the GFX 50R?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. GFX 50R reaches 3 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX 50R?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and GFX 50R weighs 775 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 95 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX 50R record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. GFX 50R: Full HD.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX 50R weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. GFX 50R: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 400 shots for the GFX 50R, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and GFX 50R at $4,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $2,000 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.