Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
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 priceReleased Jun 2020
EOS R8 Mark II is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
E2-S6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1090 g)
- BE2-S6 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 fps vs 59.94 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 9mm shorter and 42mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 40mm wider.
EOS R8 Mark II is 591 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 122mm E2-S6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
E2-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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 R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO min (native)
100 vs 500 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Weight
499 g vs 1090 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW, H.265…
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
Internal RAW video
Only E2-S6 supports it
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both 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 R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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)
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 R8 Mark II or E2-S6?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for E2-S6 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and E2-S6?
EOS R8 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 R8 Mark II and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the E2-S6?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and E2-S6?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 591 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and E2-S6 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and E2-S6 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The EOS R8 Mark II is $96 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Z CAM press materials.