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Canon R vs Canon R6 II

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon R vs Canon R6 II Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Old Model is Canon R6
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Canon R vs Canon R6 II Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R and Canon R6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and R6 II (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R was released 5 years before the R6 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the R grades against the R6 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon R6 II

 R R6 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon R

 R6 II R 
LaunchedNovember 2022September 2018More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Canon R and Canon R6 II

 R R6 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Canon R6 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Canon R6 II has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R compared to the R6 II.

Canon R vs Canon R6 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R and R6 II is 62 and 61 respectively.

Canon R vs Canon R6 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Canon R6 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R and R6 II.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon R to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Canon R6 II sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Canon R6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Canon R6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography information
Canon R6 II Portrait photography information
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography advice
Canon R6 II Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count amazing (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Canon R6 II Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging factors
Canon R6 II Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Canon R vs Canon R6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Canon R6 II
 Canon EOS RCanon EOS R6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2022-11-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 40000 102400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5655 4897
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Canon RF
Total lenses 17 35
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 680 gr (1.50 lb)
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 Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch cost $2,299 $2,499