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Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R6 II

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The R wins 2 of 6 scored specs (resolution, weight); the R6 II wins 4 (burst, stabilization, battery (cipa)). The R isn't sold new at the stores we track.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.Canon's first RF body gives 30 megapixels and good handling but has no stabilization and cropped 4K; best for stills with stabilized lenses.
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4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, battery (cipa).The low-light event camera. Its 24MP sensor stays clean at ISO 12,800, and the 40fps electronic shutter catches moments other cameras miss.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4 mm · 660 g
  • Canon EOS R6 II138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm · 670 g

Where they differ

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RR6 II
PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$1,999
CameraFits score5.89.0BEST
PHOTO
Resolution30.3 MPBEST24.2 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.8 fps40 fpsBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.None8 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).—People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6.5 EV
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p4K 60p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60pNone, full width
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—16.5 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.8-bit 4:2:010-bit 4:2:2
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-LogC-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.NoneProRes RAW over HDMI
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.370 shots580 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.660 gBEST670 g
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-II2x SD UHS-II

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