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
JVC
GY-HC500U
Connected Cam 1-inch camcorder with 20x zoom, 4K60p ProRes 422 10-bit, HLG/J-Log1, 3G-SDI, weather sealing, and SRT streaming.
$3,395
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS R6 V is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
GY-HC500U
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 9.35 MP)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GY-HC500U
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 V is 8mm shorter than GY-HC500U but it is also 8mm wider and 8mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 108 g heavier than GY-HC500U.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 72mm GY-HC500U
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
GY-HC500U
134 × 91 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
GY-HC500U
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GY-HC500U
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 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GY-HC500U: 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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 9.35 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
GY-HC500U
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
GY-HC500U
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 20x f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K60p Apple ProRes 422 internal
- ✓HLG / J-Log1 HDR
- ✓3G-SDI + weather-resistant body
- ✓SRT / RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Heavy at 3.6 kg configured
- –SSD ProRes needs optional adapter
- –Premium over GY-HM250
- –9.35MP effective sensor
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 portraits, EOS R6 V or GY-HC500U?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GY-HC500U — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and GY-HC500U?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and GY-HC500U is 9.35 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and GY-HC500U have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GY-HC500U has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the GY-HC500U?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. GY-HC500U reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and GY-HC500U?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and GY-HC500U weighs 580 g, so the GY-HC500U is 108 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and GY-HC500U record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. GY-HC500U: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and GY-HC500U weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. GY-HC500U: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the GY-HC500U, giving the GY-HC500U the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and GY-HC500U at $3,395. The EOS R6 V is $896 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 JVC press materials.