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
Nikon
D5200
Mid-range 24MP DX DSLR with 39-point AF, articulating vari-angle LCD, 1080p60 video, and no OLPF sensor.
$799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2012
EOS R6 Mark II is 10 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D5200
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
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
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D5200
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and D5200 share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 150 g heavier than D5200.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm D5200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D5200
138 × 98 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
D5200
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D5200
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
D5200
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
D5200
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Weight
520 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
D5200
Pros
- ✓39-point AF (9 cross-type)
- ✓Articulating vari-angle LCD
- ✓24.1MP no OLPF sensor
- ✓1080p60 video
- ✓Good step-up from D3xxx
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by D5300/D5500/D5600
- –DSLR platform declining
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 wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or D5200?
D5200 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D5200?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D5200 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D5200 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D5200?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D5200 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D5200?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and D5200 weighs 520 g, so the D5200 is 150 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D5200 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D5200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D5200 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D5200: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the D5200, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D5200 at $799. The D5200 is $1,700 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 Nikon press materials.