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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

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

vs

Fujifilm

GFX50S II

Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.

$3,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2021

EOS R6 Mark II is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

2categories

GFX50S II

Landscape

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·GFX50S II wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 2.2 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 35 frames)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIGFX50S II
Resolution24.2 MP51.4 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps3 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8-stop6.5-stop
Weight670 g900 g
Battery760 shots455 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GFX50S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 12mm narrower and 6mm shorter than GFX50S II but it is also 1mm thicker.

EOS R6 Mark II is 230 g lighter than GFX50S II.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 87mm GFX50S II

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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GFX50S II

150 × 104 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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GFX50S II

150 × 87 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

GFX50S II

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

GFX50S II: 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 IIGFX50S II
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited

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

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 2.2 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 117 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 35 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GFX50S II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Resolution

    51.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90

  • EVF magnification

    0.77 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,690,000
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz

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

GFX50S II

Pros

  • Medium format under $4K
  • IBIS
  • Great color

Cons

  • Slower AF
  • Large body
  • Limited lens selection vs FF

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
GFX50S II
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
GFX50S II
Processor
DIGIC X
X-Processor 4
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX50S II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
EOS R6 Mark II
GFX50S II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or GFX50S II?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX50S II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX50S II?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GFX50S II is 51.4 MP, so the GFX50S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX50S II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the GFX50S II?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX50S II?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and GFX50S II weighs 900 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 230 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX50S II record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. GFX50S II: Full HD.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and GFX50S II weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. GFX50S II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 455 shots for the GFX50S II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and GFX50S II at $3,999. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,500 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 Fujifilm press materials.