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Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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
- Burst — electronic: the R6 II leads at 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps vs the R6's Max. Approx. 20fps. with Electronic shutter.
- Battery life (CIPA): the R6 II leads at 760 shots (LCD) / 450 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, power saving mode, at 23°C vs the R6's With LCD Approx. 510 shots (at 23°C); With Viewfinder Approx. 380 shots (at 23°C).
- Resolution (MP): the R6 II leads at 24.2 vs the R6's Approx. 20.1 megapixels.
 R6 Canon RF |  R6 II Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | —, not published | 2022 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame, compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | Approx. 20.1 megapixels | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage depending on the lens used | 8 stops |
| ISO range | Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments); ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,800 | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats and Birds) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes) | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) |
| Burst — mechanical | Max. Approx. 12fps. with Mechanical shutter | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) |
| Burst — electronic | Max. Approx. 20fps. with Electronic shutter | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled, uncropped) |
| Codecs / sampling | 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 | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card. | Max duration 6 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 3.69 Million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.76x | 0.76x |
| Rear screen | 7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, Vari-angle touchscreen (capacitive touch) | 3.0-inch Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3-inch 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4 mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 680 g | 670 g |
| Weather sealing | 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. | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction (cannot completely prevent dust/water entry); official press release describes it as "on par with the EOS 6D series" |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | With LCD Approx. 510 shots (at 23°C); With Viewfinder Approx. 380 shots (at 23°C) | 760 shots (LCD) / 450 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, power saving mode, at 23°C |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied)/LP-E6N | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N |
| Card slots | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB C connector | SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11ac/ab/g/n (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth v5.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | HDMI micro out (Type D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $2,499.00 (body only) |
| 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 10 Camera 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
“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”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 40fps with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 760 shots”
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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