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
SL (Typ 601)
Original L-mount full-frame mirrorless that launched Leica's SL system before SL2/SL3.
$7,450
Launch priceReleased Oct 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
SL (Typ 601)
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)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 104 × 39 mm
847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 9mm narrower and 6mm shorter than SL (Typ 601) but it is also 49mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 177 g lighter than SL (Typ 601).
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 39mm SL (Typ 601)
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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 104 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
SL (Typ 601)
147 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
SL (Typ 601)
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SL (Typ 601)
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
SL (Typ 601)
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 104, 39.2
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
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
SL (Typ 601)
Pros
- ✓First Leica SL body
- ✓24MP full-frame
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓L-mount foundation
Cons
- –Heavy
- –Slow AF by modern standards
- –Superseded by SL2/SL3
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 SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for SL (Typ 601) — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and SL (Typ 601) is 24 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and SL (Typ 601) have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while SL (Typ 601) has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. SL (Typ 601) reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and SL (Typ 601)?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and SL (Typ 601) weighs 847 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 177 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and SL (Typ 601) record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. SL (Typ 601): 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and SL (Typ 601) weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. SL (Typ 601): Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the SL (Typ 601), giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and SL (Typ 601) at $7,450. The EOS R6 Mark II is $4,951 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.