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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-M1

Small entry X-mount body with a tilting screen and 16MP X-Trans sensor.

$699

Released Jun 2013

EOS R6 Mark II is 9.4 years newer.

Wins

11categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X-M1

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·X-M1 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 10 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5.6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIX-M1
Resolution24.2 MP16.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps5.6 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight680 g330 g
Battery760 shots350 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-M1

117 × 67 × 39 mm

330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 22mm wider, 32mm taller, and 49mm thicker than X-M1.

EOS R6 Mark II is 350 g heavier than X-M1.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 39mm X-M1

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-M1

117 × 67 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-M1

117 × 39 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

X-M1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 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-M1

✓ 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-M1
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
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…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5.6 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-M1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 116.9, 66.5, 39

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    330 g vs 680 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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-M1

Pros

  • Very compact
  • Tilting LCD
  • X-Trans sensor

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Old AF
  • No 4K

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
X-M1
Resolution
24.2 MP+48%
16.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
X-M1
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
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Human
EOS R6 Mark II
X-M1
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2.1× more
5.6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps7.1× more
5.6 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames18× more
10 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
X-M1
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
X-M1
Weight
680 g
330 g−350 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
116.9 × 66.5 × 39 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or X-M1?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-M1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-M1?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X-M1 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-M1 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-M1 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-M1?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-M1 reaches 5.6 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-M1?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X-M1 weighs 330 g, so the X-M1 is 350 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-M1 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-M1: Full HD.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-M1 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-M1: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 350 shots for the X-M1, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X-M1 at $699. The X-M1 is $1,800 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.