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
M EV1
Digital Leica M with integrated 5.76M-dot EVF, 60MP full-frame sensor, and manual M-mount focusing.
$8,995
Released Oct 2025
M EV1 is 2.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
M EV1
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- 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 15 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4.5 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)
M EV1
139 × 80 × 39 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 1mm narrower than M EV1 but it is also 18mm taller and 50mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 185 g heavier than M EV1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 39mm M EV1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
M EV1
139 × 80 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
M EV1
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
M EV1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M EV1: 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M EV1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Weight
495 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.76 ×
- ✓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
M EV1
Pros
- ✓Integrated EVF
- ✓60MP full-frame sensor
- ✓Leica M mount
- ✓64GB internal memory
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –No video
- –Very expensive
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or M EV1?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for M EV1 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M EV1?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and M EV1 is 60.3 MP, so the M EV1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M EV1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while m EV1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the M EV1?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. M EV1 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M EV1?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and M EV1 weighs 495 g, so the M EV1 is 185 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M EV1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. M EV1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and M EV1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. M EV1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 700 shots for the M EV1, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and M EV1 at $8,995. The EOS R6 Mark II is $6,496 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.