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
Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
GR II
2 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 RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 10 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
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
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 21mm wider, 36mm taller, and 54mm thicker than GR II.
EOS R6 Mark II is 419 g heavier than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 35mm GR II
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
GR II
117 × 63 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
GR II
117 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 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
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GR II: 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
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
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
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
251 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or GR II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GR II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GR II is 16.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GR II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the GR II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GR II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the GR II is 419 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GR II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and GR II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and GR II at $799. The GR II is $1,700 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 Ricoh press materials.