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
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Released Jan 2016
EOS R6 Mark II is 6.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D500
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 153)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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)
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 9mm narrower and 17mm shorter than D500 but it is also 7mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 80 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 81mm D500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
D500
147 × 115 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
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
D500
✓ 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 -4 EV — lower is better
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 153 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
D500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓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
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 Mark II or D500?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D500 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D500?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while d500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D500?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D500?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and D500 weighs 760 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 80 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D500 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D500 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D500 at $1,999. The D500 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.