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
Released May 2026
Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Released Jun 2015
EOS R6 V is 10.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
GR II
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 10 frames)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
EOS R6 V is 25mm wider, 21mm taller, and 45mm thicker than GR II.
EOS R6 V is 437 g heavier than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 35mm GR II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
GR II
117 × 63 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
GR II
117 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
2.3× 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
GR II: 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…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
251 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or GR II?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for GR II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and GR II?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and GR II is 16.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the GR II?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and GR II?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the GR II is 437 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR II record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and GR II weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and GR II at $799. The GR II is $1,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.