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
D5600
Popular entry APS-C DSLR with 24MP sensor, articulating touchscreen, and SnapBridge connectivity.
$699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2016
EOS R6 Mark II is 6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D5600
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- 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
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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
for scale
D5600
124 × 97 × 70 mm
465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 14mm wider, 1mm taller, and 18mm thicker than D5600.
EOS R6 Mark II is 205 g heavier than D5600.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 70mm D5600
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
D5600
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
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85.6 × 54 mm
D5600
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D5600
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
D5600
✓ 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…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D5600
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 124, 97, 70
Weight
465 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × 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
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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
D5600
Pros
- ✓Articulating touchscreen
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Huge F-mount lens library
- ✓Great value used
Cons
- –DSLR platform
- –No 4K 60p
- –Single card slot
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 landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or D5600?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D5600 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D5600?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D5600 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5600 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D5600?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D5600 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D5600?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and D5600 weighs 465 g, so the D5600 is 205 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D5600 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D5600: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D5600 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D5600: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the D5600, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D5600 at $699. The D5600 is $1,800 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.