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
Sigma
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
EOS R6 Mark II is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
sd Quattro
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- 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)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 9mm narrower and 2mm thinner than sd Quattro but it is also 3mm taller.
EOS R6 Mark II is 45 g heavier than sd Quattro.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 91mm sd Quattro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro
147 × 95 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
364 mm² area
2.4× 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
sd Quattro: 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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -1 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 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
EVF magnification
1.09 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
29 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
625 g vs 670 g — lower 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
sd Quattro
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High acutance
- ✓Distinct rendering
Cons
- –Slow
- –Poor high ISO
- –SA mount limited
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 sd Quattro?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for sd Quattro — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and sd Quattro?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the sd Quattro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the sd Quattro?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and sd Quattro?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the sd Quattro is 45 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and sd Quattro record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and sd Quattro weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. sd Quattro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and sd Quattro at $999. The sd Quattro is $1,500 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 Sigma press materials.