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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

vs

Leica

M6

Reissued mechanical M rangefinder for 35mm film — the classic Leica experience returns.

$5,695

Launch price

Released Oct 2022

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

11categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

2categories

M6

VloggingPortrait

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·M6 wins 0 categories
  • 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)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIM6
Resolution24.2 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight670 g598 g
Battery760 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M6

139 × 79 × 38 mm

598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 19mm taller and 50mm thicker than M6.

EOS R6 Mark II is 72 g heavier than M6.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 38mm M6

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

M6

139 × 79 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

M6

139 × 38 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIM6
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good

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 25,600 — 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 138.6, 79.3, 38.25

  • Weight

    598 g vs 670 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
M6
Resolution
24.2 MP
0 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Film (35mm)
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark II
M6
Processor
DIGIC X
Maestro IV
EOS R6 Mark II
M6
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
EOS R6 Mark II
M6
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

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 598 g, so the M6 is 72 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 June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.