Canon R vs Canon R6
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78 Features
88 Overall
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![Canon EOS R front Canon EOS R front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R/Canon-R-front.jpg)
![Canon EOS R6 front Canon EOS R6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R6/Canon-R6-front.jpg)
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
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Canon R vs Canon R6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Announced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- Newer Model is Canon R6 II
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Canon R vs Canon R6 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon R and Canon R6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and R6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).
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The R was introduced 22 months before the R6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R scores vs the R6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon R vs Canon R6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Canon EOS R6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Canon R6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon R6
R | R6 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer screen (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon R
R6 | R | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | July 2020 | ![]() | September 2018 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon R and Canon R6
R | R6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R features outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Canon R6 has measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Check the Canon R and Canon R6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R compared to the R6.
![Canon R vs Canon R6 size comparison Canon R vs Canon R6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Canon-EOS-R6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R and R6 is 62 and 61 respectively.
![Canon R vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison Canon R vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Canon-EOS-R6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and R6.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon R to render greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon R vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison Canon R vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Canon-EOS-R6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Canon-EOS-R6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R vs Canon R6 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Canon EOS R6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS R6 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-09-05 | 2020-07-09 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 6072 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Number of lenses | 17 | 17 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 89 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2742 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch pricing | $2,299 | $2,499 |