Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Released Aug 2018
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D3500
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 11)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
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)
D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 14mm wider, 1mm taller, and 19mm thicker than D3500.
EOS R6 Mark II is 315 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 70mm D3500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
D3500
124 × 97 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
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D3500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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 -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 11 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 69.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better
Weight
365 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.85 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
D3500
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Long battery life
- ✓Lightweight
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF
- –Discontinued
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or D3500?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for D3500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D3500?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while d3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D3500?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D3500?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 315 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D3500 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D3500 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $2,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.