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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

X-H2

40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.

$1,999

Released Sep 2022

EOS R6 Mark II is 2 months newer.

Wins

6categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

8categories

X-H2

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 3 categories·X-H2 wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
  • BX-H2 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • BX-H2 has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIX-H2
Resolution24.2 MP40.2 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight680 g660 g
Battery760 shots540 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)

X-H2

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm wider, 6mm taller, and 4mm thicker than X-H2.

EOS R6 Mark II is 20 g heavier than X-H2.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 85mm X-H2

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

X-H2

136 × 93 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

X-H2

136 × 85 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

X-H2

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

2.3× 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

X-H2

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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 IIX-H2
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
8.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair

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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    760 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 125 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90

  • Codecs

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

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video

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

X-H2

Pros

  • 40MP APS-C
  • 8K video
  • IBIS

Cons

  • APS-C
  • Large files
  • Complex video modes

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2
Resolution
24.2 MP
40.2 MP+66%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2
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
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps
15 fps+25%
Burst (electronic)
40 fps2× more
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
180 frames
202 frames+12%
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2
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
Yes
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2
Weight
680 g
660 g−20 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or X-H2?

X-H2 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X-H2 is 40.2 MP, so the X-H2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-H2?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X-H2 weighs 660 g, so the X-H2 is 20 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-H2: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 540 shots for the X-H2, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X-H2 at $1,999. The X-H2 is $500 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.