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
RX1R II
Full-frame 42MP compact with fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens — still unmatched for discreet high-res street work.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
RX1R II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BRX1R II has higher Resolution (42.4 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RX1R II
113 × 65 × 72 mm
507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 25mm wider, 33mm taller, and 16mm thicker than RX1R II.
EOS R6 Mark II is 163 g heavier than RX1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm RX1R II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX1R II
113 × 65 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX1R II
113 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
RX1R II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
RX1R II: 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 -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
RX1R II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.3, 65.4, 72
Resolution
42.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
507 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
RX1R II
Pros
- ✓42MP full-frame in pocket class
- ✓Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓No AA filter
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Slow AF by modern standards
- –Premium price when new
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or RX1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for RX1R II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and RX1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and RX1R II is 42.4 MP, so the RX1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and RX1R II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX1R II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the RX1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. RX1R II reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and RX1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and RX1R II weighs 507 g, so the RX1R II is 163 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and RX1R II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. RX1R II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and RX1R II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. RX1R II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the RX1R II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and RX1R II at $3,299. The EOS R6 Mark II is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.