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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

vs
Tough TG-7

OM System

Tough TG-7

Rugged waterproof compact for adventure and macro.

$549

Launch price

Released Sep 2023

Tough TG-7 is 10 months newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

1categories

Tough TG-7

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 4 categories·Tough TG-7 wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 25)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 14 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 102 Mbps)
  • BTough TG-7 has lower Weight (249 g vs 670 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IITough TG-7
Resolution24.2 MP12 MP
SensorFull Frame1/2.3"
ISO max102,4001,600
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K60 fps29.97 fps
IBIS8-stopYes
Weight670 g249 g
Battery760 shots340 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Tough TG-7 front view

Tough TG-7

114 × 66 × 33 mm

249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 25mm wider, 33mm taller, and 56mm thicker than Tough TG-7.

EOS R6 Mark II is 421 g heavier than Tough TG-7.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 33mm Tough TG-7

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Tough TG-7 back view

Tough TG-7

114 × 66 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Tough TG-7 top view

Tough TG-7

114 × 33 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Tough TG-7: 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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IITough TG-7
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • 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

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 25 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 102 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Tough TG-7

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Weight

    249 g vs 670 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

Tough TG-7

Pros

  • Waterproof
  • Shockproof
  • Macro modes

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Fixed lens
  • Limited low light

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
Tough TG-7
Resolution
24.2 MP2× more
12 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
1/2.3"
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
Tough TG-7
Aperture
2-4.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25-100
EOS R6 Mark II
Tough TG-7
Processor
DIGIC X
TruePic VIII
EOS R6 Mark II
Tough TG-7
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+6 stops
1,600
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
12,800
EOS R6 Mark II
Tough TG-7
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/2000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Tough TG-7?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for Tough TG-7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Tough TG-7?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Tough TG-7 is 12 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Tough TG-7 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-7 has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Tough TG-7?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Tough TG-7 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Tough TG-7?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Tough TG-7 weighs 249 g, so the Tough TG-7 is 421 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Tough TG-7 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Tough TG-7: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Tough TG-7 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Tough TG-7: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 340 shots for the Tough TG-7, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Tough TG-7 at $549. The Tough TG-7 is $1,950 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.