Canon R6

Canon R6 is Canon's Pro Mirrorless digital camera originally introduced on July of 2020. It houses a 20 MegaPixel, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a max resolution of 5472 x 3648.

Canon introduced the updated Canon R6 II (Read Full Comparison) to update this model.

The R6 is scored #29 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & over-all #45 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. You should test our Advanced camera filter to get camera ratings based on your personalized requirements.

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The Canon R6 is part of a family of cameras. You can view the detailed range underneath.

You can see the R6 from various angles in the gallery here.

Below is a list of upsides and downsides of the Canon R6 based on criterias which are often considered necessary in a digital camera.

The Canon R6 is run by the Digic X processor chip. The spec of the sensor on the Canon R6 is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 5472 x 3648 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). In body stabilization is better than digital stabilization since the latter can produce cropping.

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The CMOS sensor has 20 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 100 to 102400. This ISO can be increased digitally to 50 to 204800. RAW files are supported therefore the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

Canon opted to skip the low pass filter with the Canon R6. This might result in more clear photographs but may cause moire in certain conditions.

The image underneath displays the R6's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The R6 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Canon R6 has a weight of 1.50 lbs (680 gr or 23.99 ounces) & has outer size of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5"). The weight of typical Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr and the Canon R6 is very much the same in comparison with various rivals.

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Down below is a image of the Canon R6 with a soft drink to help you get a sense of its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button layout on the R6.

The R6 works with the Canon RF mount and has 30 lenses on sale. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our collection which will work with the R6.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM14-35mmf/4 540g

Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF14mmf/2.8810g

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Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM600mmf/11 930g

Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM24-70mmf/2.8 900g

Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM800mmf/5.6 3140g

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM100-500mmf/4.5-7.1 1365g

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Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM1200mmf/8 3340g

The R6 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can be used wirelessly via smartphones. You can transfer images and oftentimes alter camera settings without connecting physically to the camera.

Many applications even stream a Liveview and hit the shutter if you are not near the camera. If the camera has a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external monitor. Nearly all cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack with the USB port.

The max video resolution on the Canon R6 is 3840 x 2160 and you can capture in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 file format. 2160p will provide a outstanding resolution for video recording. You can crop to 1080p to get improved results. Be mindful of the huge file sizes and ensure you get good SD cards that have fast write speeds. The body does include both headphone and microphone support making it incredibly valuable while recording audio.

Canon R6 comes with weather proofing making it a fantastic pick for use in rough places. This can be particularly useful any time you are unsure about the elements you might encounter in outdoor photography.

The Canon R6 is equipped with a 3" fully articulated display boasting a resolution of 1,620k dots.

The screen is selfie friendly to take self portraits and even group shots if needed. Moreover the display is touch friendly which means you can set focus points as well as change settings with your finger.

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The View Finder details for Canon R6 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 3,690k dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.76x

Viewfinders can be rather beneficial in sunny outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to see.

Canon R6 has the ability to shoot continuously at 12.0 fps. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000s. The camera also has silent electronic shutter of 1/8000s. Beware that the electronic shutter can result in "rolling shutter" in certain conditions.

Canon R6 has external flash support but does not include integrated flash.

Canon R6 has both Phase Detect Autofocus as well as Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot faster and accurate compared with Contrast Detect focusing. The camera supports Face detection making it helpful for taking portraits of people.

The AF system supports 6072 focus points to choose from. Canon R6 has tap to focus. You can easily use your fingers to change focus. It also features Tracking Autofocus for subjects on the move. Canon R6 has manual focus when needed in low light situations or you need more exact control on focus.

The battery pack (LP-E6NH) for the Canon R6 is built to last for 360 photos as per the CIPA standards making it lesser as compared with it's rivals. The usual Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X offers the maximum (870) battery life in this category of cameras.

Below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras having the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
R6 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
R6 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
R6 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
R6 vs M11700 yesnono

The following chart displays a summary of the Canon R6 for varying kinds of photography. To read more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Canon R6 has a score of 84 which is excellent, meaning that it is a great option to use for portraits. Taking portraits leans heavily to sensor size, support for RAW photos together with the option to work with off-camera lighting.

Getting a awesome points tally of 78, the Canon R6 is a brilliant option to use in street photography. A good street photography camera offers a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A impressive sports photography rating of 81 indicates the Canon R6 is a awesome fit for shooting sports. A camera needs to have fantastic tracking plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important when getting a camera for travel. All round, the Canon R6 gets a above average 67 as a travelling camera which is a fine option to take with you on your holidays.

If you are planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the biggest aspect is going to be image quality. The Canon R6 with it's fantastic grade of 78 as a landscape camera is a wonderful option among its competitors.

A camera for vlogging ought to posses a moving screen, microphone input and if possible image stabilization. Considering all the details, the Canon R6 is a wonderful choice as a vlog camera as it delivers a exceptional rating of 79.

If you are interested in replacements to the R6, below is a collection of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The chart below offers you a bird's eye view of the R6 versus it's top scored competitors mentioned earlier.

Following are additional cameras you may have a look at as alternate options. To read through a thorough comparison, click the "compare" link.