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Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS R6 II: What Should You Get?

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On June 26, 2023

Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS R6 II Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureCanon EOS R6Canon EOS R6 II
AnnouncedJuly 2020November 2022
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC X
Resolution20.1 MP24.2 MP
Pixel Dimensions5472×36486000×4000
Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size6.58µ6.00µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 102,400ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 50-204,800ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/16000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)12 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)20 FPS40 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNone12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 12 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)240 frames (20 FPS)75 frames (40 FPS), 110 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points1053 1053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-5 EV-5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownYesYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes, externally
6K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS1
4K Maximum Framerate60 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS180 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.07x crop at 4KNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min360 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots2 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Slot 2 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.62 million dots1.62 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution3.69 million dots3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.1Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeLP-E6NHLP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)250 frames320 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)360 frames580 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)510 frames760 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)680 g (1.50 lbs.)670 g (1.48 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$2300 (Check Current Price)$2500 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesCanon EOS R6 Used PricesCanon EOS R6 II Used Prices
1The Canon EOS R6 II supports 6K video, but only with an external recorder over HDMI


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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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