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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

X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

EOS R6 Mark II is 6 months newer.

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Wins

6categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

8categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 3 categories·X-H2S 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-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
  • BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIX-H2S
Resolution24.2 MP26.16 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight670 g660 g
Battery760 shots580 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

X-H2S

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-H2S.

EOS R6 Mark II is 10 g heavier than X-H2S.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 85mm X-H2S

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

X-H2S

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

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X-H2S

136 × 85 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

X-H2S

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-H2S

✓ 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-H2S
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
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

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    760 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • 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

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — 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
  • Burst (electronic)Both 40 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 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-H2S

Pros

  • 40fps burst
  • Stacked APS-C
  • 6.2K video
  • Great AF

Cons

  • APS-C sensor
  • Complex menus
  • Crop for some modes

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2S
Resolution
24.2 MP
26.16 MP+8%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2S
Processor
DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2S
ISO min (native)
100−60 less
160
ISO max (native)
102,400+3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
51,200
EOS R6 Mark II
X-H2S
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or X-H2S?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2S?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-H2S?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2S?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 10 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2S record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-H2S weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Both launched at $2,499.

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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.