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
M6
Reissued mechanical M rangefinder for 35mm film — the classic Leica experience returns.
$5,695
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
M6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 0 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BM6 has lower ISO min (native) (6 vs 100)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M6
138 × 77 × 40 mm
575 g (1.27 lb / 20.28 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 21mm taller and 48mm thicker than M6.
EOS R6 Mark II is 95 g heavier than M6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 40mm M6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
M6
138 × 77 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
M6
138 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
M6
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
M6: 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 0 MP — higher 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 6,400 — 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
M6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 77, 40
ISO min (native)
6 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
575 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
M6
Pros
- ✓Mechanical film M
- ✓Iconic design
- ✓Built to last
- ✓Pure analog workflow
Cons
- –Film only
- –Manual everything
- –Ongoing film/processing costs
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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 M6?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for M6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M6?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and M6 is 0 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while M6 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the M6?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. M6 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and M6?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and M6 weighs 575 g, so the M6 is 95 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and M6 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. M6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and M6 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. M6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the M6, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and M6 at $5,695. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,196 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.