Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
SOFORT 2 is 1 year newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
SOFORT 2
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 100 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 15mm wider, 12mm taller, and 44mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
EOS R6 Mark II is 360 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 44mm SOFORT 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 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
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SOFORT 2: 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or SOFORT 2?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for SOFORT 2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and SOFORT 2?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while sOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and SOFORT 2?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 360 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $2,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.