Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R6 V is 5.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
Pocket 2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
- BPocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 688 g)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
EOS R6 V is 17mm wider, 45mm taller, and 50mm thicker than Pocket 2.
EOS R6 V is 571 g heavier than Pocket 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 30mm Pocket 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Pocket 2: 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 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or Pocket 2?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Pocket 2 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and Pocket 2?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and Pocket 2 is 64 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and Pocket 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Pocket 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and Pocket 2?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 571 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and Pocket 2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and Pocket 2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. Pocket 2: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and Pocket 2 at $349. The Pocket 2 is $2,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.