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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

X100S

Second-generation X100 with 16MP X-Trans sensor and fixed 35mm-equivalent lens.

$1,299

Released Jan 2013

EOS R6 Mark II is 9.8 years newer.

Wins

13categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X100S

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·X100S 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 8 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 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIX100S
Resolution24.2 MP16.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps6 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight680 g445 g
Battery760 shots330 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)

X100S

127 × 74 × 54 mm

445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 12mm wider, 24mm taller, and 35mm thicker than X100S.

EOS R6 Mark II is 235 g heavier than X100S.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 54mm X100S

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

X100S

127 × 74 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

X100S

127 × 54 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

X100S

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

X100S: 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 IIX100S
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
4.0Fair
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 8 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 6 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100S

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126.5, 74.4, 53.9

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    445 g vs 680 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 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

X100S

Pros

  • Classic fixed-lens design
  • X-Trans sensor
  • Hybrid viewfinder

Cons

  • Very old AF
  • No 4K
  • Fixed screen

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
X100S
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
X100S
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
X100S
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2× more
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps6.7× more
6 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames22.5× more
8 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
X100S
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
X100S
Weight
680 g
445 g−235 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
126.5 × 74.4 × 53.9 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or X100S?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X100S — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X100S?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X100S 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 X100S have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100S does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X100S?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X100S reaches 6 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X100S?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X100S weighs 445 g, so the X100S is 235 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X100S record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X100S: Full HD.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X100S weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X100S: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 330 shots for the X100S, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X100S at $1,299. The X100S is $1,200 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.