Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Released Jul 2024
D-Lux 8 is 1.6 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D-Lux 8
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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)
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 8mm wider, 29mm taller, and 26mm thicker than D-Lux 8.
EOS R6 Mark II is 283 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 62mm D-Lux 8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 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
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
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
D-Lux 8: 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
397 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 40 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or D-Lux 8?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D-Lux 8?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while d-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D-Lux 8?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D-Lux 8?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 283 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The D-Lux 8 is $904 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.