Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
GoPro
MAX
Dual-lens 360 camera with 5.6K30 spherical video, 16.6MP 360 photos, Max HyperSmooth, front-facing display for vlogging, and in-camera stitching to one microSD card.
$500
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
MAX
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MAX
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than MAX.
EOS R6 Mark II is 90 g heavier than MAX.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm MAX
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MAX
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MAX
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
MAX
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
MAX: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MAX
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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
MAX
Pros
- ✓5.6K30 360 with in-camera stitch
- ✓Front display for vlogging
- ✓Max HyperSmooth + Horizon Lock
- ✓PowerPano 270° stills
- ✓Three cameras in one (360 / HERO / vlog)
Cons
- –Superseded by MAX2 (no 8K)
- –Single-lens capped at 1440p60
- –Lower resolution than Insta360 X4/X5
- –Discontinued — used market only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or MAX?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for MAX — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and MAX?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and MAX is 16.6 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and MAX have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while MAX has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the MAX?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. MAX reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and MAX?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and MAX weighs 580 g, so the MAX is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and MAX record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. MAX: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and MAX weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. MAX: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the MAX, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and MAX at $500. The MAX is $1,999 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.