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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-S6

Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.

$1,995

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

EOS R6 Mark II is 2.5 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

3categories

E2-S6

Video & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 3 categories·E2-S6 wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
  • BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 40 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BE2-S6 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIE2-S6
Resolution24.2 MP26 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps100 fps
4K60 fps100 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight670 g1090 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

E2-S6

91 × 99 × 122 mm

1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 1mm shorter and 34mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 47mm wider.

EOS R6 Mark II is 420 g lighter than E2-S6.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 122mm E2-S6

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-S6

91 × 99 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-S6

91 × 122 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

E2-S6

23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

2.3× 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-S6

✓ more lenses

Canon EF

300+

native lenses available

100 first-party200 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-S6
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
7.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited

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

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 500 — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

E2-S6

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25

  • Card types

    Adds CFast 2.0

  • Burst (electronic)

    100 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes, ZRAW

  • 4K max frame rate

    100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    26 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)

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-S6

Pros

  • Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
  • 6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
  • ProRes + ZRAW internal
  • 14 stops dynamic range
  • 1Gb Ethernet + HDMI

Cons

  • Rolling shutter (not global)
  • No built-in ND
  • Requires external monitor for framing
  • EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
E2-S6
Resolution
24.2 MP
26 MP+7%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Super 35 CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
23.4 × 15.67 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
E2-S6
Processor
DIGIC X
Z CAM image processor
EOS R6 Mark II
E2-S6
ISO min (native)
100−400 less
500
ISO max (native)
102,400+4 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
25,600
EOS R6 Mark II
E2-S6
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic rolling shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or E2-S6?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-S6?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the E2-S6?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-S6?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 420 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-S6 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and E2-S6 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. E2-S6: No.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $504 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.