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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

 R6 R6 II 

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