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Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II

Portability
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
Portability
61 Imaging
78 Features
92 Overall
83

Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
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Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon R6 versus Canon R6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the R6 II (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 was launched 3 years prior to the R6 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the R6 matches up versus the R6 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon R6 II

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon R6

		

		

			
 R6 II R6 
LaunchedNovember 2022July 2020Fresher by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R6 and Canon R6 II

		

		

			
 R6 R6 II 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1620k1620kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 enjoys outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Canon R6 II has proportions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Compare the Canon R6 versus Canon R6 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 vs the R6 II.
Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and R6 II is 61 and 61 respectively.
Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and R6 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon R6 II to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older R6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
84
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
86
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Canon R6 II
78
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (102,400)
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R6 Sports photography features
Canon R6 II Sports photography features
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery life (360 shots)
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery life (360 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Canon R6 II Travel photography factors
67
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (360 CIPA)
73
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery life (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
78
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 bad battery life (360 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
82
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 low battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Canon R6 II
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic port
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Canon R6 vs Canon R6 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Canon R6 II
 Canon EOS R6Canon EOS R6 Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2022-11-02
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 20MP 24MP
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 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced 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 detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 6072 4897
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Canon RF
Number of lenses 17 35
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $2,499 $2,499