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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

Z CAM

E2-M4

Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Jun 2023

E2-M4 is 7 months newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

3categories

E2-M4

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

6 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·E2-M4 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.28 MP)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIE2-M4
Resolution24.2 MP10.28 MP
SensorFull FrameMFT
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight670 g370 g
Battery760 shots640 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

E2-M4

91 × 66 × 72 mm

370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 47mm wider, 32mm taller, and 16mm thicker than E2-M4.

EOS R6 Mark II is 300 g heavier than E2-M4.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm E2-M4

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

E2-M4

91 × 66 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

E2-M4

91 × 72 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

E2-M4

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark II

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

E2-M4

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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 IIE2-M4
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    24.2 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

E2-M4

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds ZRAW, ProRes

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 91, 66, 72

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    370 g vs 670 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af

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

E2-M4

Pros

  • Tiny MFT cinema box
  • 4K 120p
  • ZRAW internal
  • Affordable cinema entry

Cons

  • No screen
  • MFT sensor
  • Manual focus workflow

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
E2-M4
Resolution
24.2 MP2.4× more
10.28 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Four Thirds CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark II
E2-M4
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R6 Mark II
E2-M4
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
EOS R6 Mark II
E2-M4
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or E2-M4?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-M4?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the E2-M4?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-M4?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 300 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-M4 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-M4 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $1,200 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 Z CAM press materials.