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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

vs
Muse

Xtra

Muse

Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/120fps slow-motion, 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 10-bit X-Log, and 2-inch OLED touchscreen.

$499

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

Muse is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

2categories

Muse

Sports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 3 categories·Muse wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
  • BMuse has lower Weight (180 g vs 670 g)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • BMuse has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIMuse
Resolution24.2 MP9.4 MP
SensorFull Frame1 inch
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight670 g180 g
Battery760 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Muse front view

Muse

34 × 140 × 42 mm

180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 42mm shorter than Muse but it is also 104mm wider and 46mm thicker.

EOS R6 Mark II is 490 g heavier than Muse.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 42mm Muse

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Muse back view

Muse

34 × 140 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Muse top view

Muse

34 × 42 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Muse: 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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIMuse
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • 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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

Muse

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 34, 140, 42.2

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    180 g vs 670 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

Muse

Pros

  • 1-inch CMOS at $379
  • 3-axis mechanical gimbal
  • 4K/120fps slow-motion
  • 10-bit X-Log color

Cons

  • No waterproofing
  • Fixed lens
  • No built-in storage

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
Muse
Resolution
24.2 MP2.6× more
9.4 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
1 inch
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
Muse
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
Muse
Processor
DIGIC X
Xtra AI processor
EOS R6 Mark II
Muse
ISO min (native)
100
50−50 less
ISO max (native)
102,400+4 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
16,000
EOS R6 Mark II
Muse
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Muse?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Muse — 24.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Muse?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Muse is 9.4 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Muse have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Muse uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Muse?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Muse weighs 180 g, so the Muse is 490 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Muse record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Muse: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Muse weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Muse: No.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Muse at $499. The Muse is $2,000 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 Xtra press materials.