Canon
EOS R6
Original 20MP hybrid that proved Canon mirrorless could match Sony for AF and IBIS.
$2,499
Released Jul 2020
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
11 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 120 frames)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 is 40 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6
138 × 98 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6
138 × 88 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
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
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6
Pros
- ✓20MP low-light king
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Proven AF
Cons
- –Superseded by R6 II
- –20MP resolution
- –No 40fps
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 is 20.1 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 weighs 720 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R6: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R6: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,499.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.