Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Released Oct 2024
Ace Pro 2 is 1.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Ace Pro 2
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BAce Pro 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 680 g)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 67mm wider, 46mm taller, and 50mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.
EOS R6 Mark II is 503 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 38mm Ace Pro 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Ace Pro 2: 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 points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
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 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both 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
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Ace Pro 2?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Ace Pro 2?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Ace Pro 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while ace Pro 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Ace Pro 2?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Ace Pro 2?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 503 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the Ace Pro 2, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $2,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.