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
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
FX5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 6mm wider, 19mm taller, and 1mm thicker than FX5.
EOS R6 Mark II is 64 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 87mm FX5
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
FX5
132 × 79 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
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX5
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
FX5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R6 Mark II or FX5?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 670g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX5?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX5?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 64 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX5 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and FX5 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The EOS R6 Mark II is $2,400 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 Sony press materials.