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
Q2 Monochrom
Monochrome-only Q2 with 47MP sensor and fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 for black-and-white purists.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Q2 Monochrom
4 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)
- BQ2 Monochrom has higher Resolution (47.3 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
Q2 Monochrom
130 × 80 × 92 mm
718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm thinner than Q2 Monochrom but it is also 8mm wider and 18mm taller.
EOS R6 Mark II is 48 g lighter than Q2 Monochrom.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 92mm Q2 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
Q2 Monochrom
130 × 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
Q2 Monochrom
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Q2 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Q2 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
Q2 Monochrom
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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
Q2 Monochrom
Pros
- ✓47MP monochrome
- ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Unique B&W compact
Cons
- –Monochrome only
- –Fixed lens
- –Very niche
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Q2 Monochrom — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Q2 Monochrom is 47.3 MP, so the Q2 Monochrom captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Q2 Monochrom have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Q2 Monochrom has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Q2 Monochrom reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Q2 Monochrom?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Q2 Monochrom weighs 718 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 48 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Q2 Monochrom record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Q2 Monochrom: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Q2 Monochrom weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Q2 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 Q2 Monochrom, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Q2 Monochrom at $5,995. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,496 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.