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
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Released Nov 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
FX6
2 categories tied
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 higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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)
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)
FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 18mm shorter and 65mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 24mm wider.
EOS R6 Mark II is 210 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
FX6
114 × 116 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
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX6
✓ 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
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × 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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or FX6?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX6?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX6?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 210 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX6 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. FX6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and FX6 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the FX6, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and FX6 at $5,999. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.