Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Sony
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Released Feb 2025
FX2 is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
FX2
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 120 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
FX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and FX2 share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter than FX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm FX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
FX2
138 × 98 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
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX2
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Resolution
33 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both 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
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or FX2?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX2?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and FX2 is 33 MP, so the FX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the FX2?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. FX2 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX2?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and FX2 weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. FX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and FX2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. FX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the FX2, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,499.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.