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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

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 1.3 years newer.

Wins

11categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·X100VI wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 52 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 310 shots)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIX100VI
Resolution24.2 MP40.2 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight680 g521 g
Battery760 shots310 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)

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 10mm wider, 24mm taller, and 33mm thicker than X100VI.

EOS R6 Mark II is 159 g heavier than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 55mm X100VI

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

X100VI

128 × 75 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

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 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

X100VI: 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 IIX100VI
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good

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

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    760 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    521 g vs 680 g — lower 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
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization

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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
X100VI
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 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
X100VI
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
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
EOS R6 Mark II
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2× more
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps2× more
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
180 frames3.5× more
52 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
X100VI
Max resolution
4K UHD
6.2K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps+70%
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
EOS R6 Mark II
X100VI
Weight
680 g
521 g−159 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R6 Mark II or X100VI?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for X100VI — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X100VI?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X100VI?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X100VI?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100VI is 159 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X100VI record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X100VI weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $900 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.