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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
fp L

Sigma

fp L

World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2021

EOS R6 Mark II is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

13categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

3categories

fp L

WildlifePortrait

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·fp L wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 12 frames)
  • 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 10 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 240 shots)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIfp L
Resolution24.2 MP61 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps10 fps
4K60 fps29.97 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight670 g427 g
Battery760 shots240 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

fp L front view

fp L

113 × 70 × 45 mm

427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 26mm wider, 29mm taller, and 43mm thicker than fp L.

EOS R6 Mark II is 243 g heavier than fp L.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 45mm fp L

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

fp L back view

fp L

113 × 70 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

fp L top view

fp L

113 × 45 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

fp L

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

fp L: 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 IIfp L
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 49 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

fp L

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds CinemaDNG, MOV

  • Resolution

    61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    427 g vs 670 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video

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

fp L

Pros

  • Tiny full-frame
  • 61MP
  • L-mount
  • Unique industrial design

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Small battery
  • Minimal ergonomics

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
fp L
Resolution
24.2 MP
61 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
BSI CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
36 x 24
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark II
fp L
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R6 Mark II
fp L
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
EOS R6 Mark II
fp L
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R6 Mark II or fp L?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and fp L?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and fp L have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the fp L?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and fp L?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 243 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and fp L record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and fp L weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. fp L: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Both launched at $2,499.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Sigma press materials.