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
Leica
M10 Monochrom
40MP black-and-white-only digital M with no color filter array for maximum monochrome acuity.
$8,395
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
M10 Monochrom
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BM10 Monochrom has higher Resolution (40.89 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M10 Monochrom
139 × 80 × 39 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 1mm narrower than M10 Monochrom but it is also 18mm taller and 49mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 10 g heavier than M10 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 39mm M10 Monochrom
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
M10 Monochrom
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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
M10 Monochrom
139 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
M10 Monochrom
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M10 Monochrom: 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 -3 EV — lower is better
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 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
M10 Monochrom
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 39
Resolution
40.89 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Weight
660 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — 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
M10 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓40MP monochrome sensor
- ✓No Bayer filter
- ✓Stunning B&W files
- ✓Classic M body
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Manual focus
- –Very niche
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or M10 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for M10 Monochrom — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M10 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and M10 Monochrom is 40.89 MP, so the M10 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M10 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while M10 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the M10 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. M10 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M10 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and M10 Monochrom weighs 660 g, so the M10 Monochrom is 10 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M10 Monochrom record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. M10 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and M10 Monochrom weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. M10 Monochrom: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the M10 Monochrom, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and M10 Monochrom at $8,395. The EOS R6 Mark II is $5,896 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 Leica press materials.