Canon M6 vs Canon R
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Canon M6 vs Canon R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Launched February 2017
- Older Model is Canon M3
- Replacement is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Launched September 2018

Canon M6 vs Canon R Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M6 and Canon R, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the R (30MP) is relatively comparable but the M6 (APS-C) and R (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

The M6 was brought out 18 months earlier than the R which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M6 scores versus the R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M6 vs Canon R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Canon EOS R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Canon R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon R
M6 | R |
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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon M6
R | M6 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2017 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Canon R
M6 | R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M6 vs Canon R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Canon R has proportions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M6 and Canon R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 against the R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and R is 84 and 62 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Canon R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and R.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon R will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Canon R Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 vs Canon R Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Canon EOS R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Canon EOS R |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-02-15 | 2018-09-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 30MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6720 x 4480 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 40000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 5655 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Canon RF |
Number of lenses | 23 | 17 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (with LP-E6N only) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1317 | 2742 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 370 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $679 | $2,299 |