Canon M6 MII vs Canon R

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon M6 MII vs Canon R, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the M6 MII (33MP) and the R (30MP) is relatively well matched but the M6 MII (APS-C) and R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was revealed 12 months later than the R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M6 MII matches up vs the R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS R. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Canon R Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII has got external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Canon R has measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 MII vs Canon R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII versus the R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and R is 83 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and R.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon M6 MII will give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer M6 MII provides an advantage in sensor tech.