Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R6
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Resolution (MP): the R leads at Approx. 30.3 megapixels vs the R6's Approx. 20.1 megapixels.
- Burst — mechanical: the R6 leads at Max. Approx. 12fps. with Mechanical shutter vs the R's Max. Approx. 8fps (Max. 5fps with AF Tracking).
- Battery life (CIPA): the R6 leads at With LCD Approx. 510 shots (at 23°C); With Viewfinder Approx. 380 shots (at 23°C) vs the R's Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C).
 R Canon RF |  R6 Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | Approx. 30.3 megapixels | Approx. 20.1 megapixels |
| In-body stabilisation | none | Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage depending on the lens used |
| ISO range | Auto 100-40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 | Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments); ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,800 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Face + tracking (Face Detection and Tracking AF) | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats and Birds) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes) |
| Burst — mechanical | Max. Approx. 8fps (Max. 5fps with AF Tracking) | Max. Approx. 12fps. with Mechanical shutter |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | Max. Approx. 20fps. with Electronic shutter |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) | 4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps |
| Codecs / sampling | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 variable (average) bit rate; YCbCr4:2:0 (8-bit) internal; Audio Linear PCM / AAC; Canon Log Yes Log 1 | MP4 (H.264 / H.265); YCbCr4:2:0 8-bit or YCbCr4:2:2 10-bit; Canon Log 1 & Canon Log 3; Audio Linear PCM / AAC |
| Recording limit | 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT SDXC | Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card. |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 3.69 Million dots (1280x960) | 3.69 Million dots |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.76x | Approx. 0.76x |
| Rear screen | 8.01cm (3.15") Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, Vari-angle touchscreen (capacitive touch) | 7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, Vari-angle touchscreen (capacitive touch) |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4 mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 660 g | 680 g |
| Weather sealing | Water / Dust resistance: Yes | Water/Dust Resistance: Yes. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera. |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C) | With LCD Approx. 510 shots (at 23°C); With Viewfinder Approx. 380 shots (at 23°C) |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (supplied)/LP-E6 | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied)/LP-E6N |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 USB C connector | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB C connector |
| Wireless | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support |
| HDMI | HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible) | HDMI micro out (Type D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“36 x 24 mm CMOS; Effective Pixels Approx. 30.3 megapixels; Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 8fps, Max. 5fps with AF Tracking; Viewfinder 0.5-inch OLED colour EVF, Dot count 3.69 Million dots (1280x960), Magnification Approx. 0.76x; ISO Auto 100-40000”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS; Effective Pixels Approx. 20.1 megapixels; Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage; Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 20fps with Electronic shutter; Viewfinder Dot Count 3.69 Million dots, Magnification Approx. 0.76x”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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