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Canon EOS R1 vs Canon EOS R6 II

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The Canon EOS R1 wins 4 of 6 scored specs (stabilization, max video, battery (cipa)); the R6 II wins 2 (weight). The R6 II is $4,800 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, max video, battery (cipa).
2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.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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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 R1157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm · 1115 g
  • Canon EOS R6 II138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm · 670 g

Where they differ

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Canon EOS R1R6 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$6,799$1,999BEST
CameraFits score9.6BEST9.0
PHOTO
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8.5 stopsBEST8 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/64000 elec1/8000 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 −7.5 EVPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6.5 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST4K
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 120p4K 60p
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.8.3 ms · 6K full width, CineD16.5 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-Log2/C-Log3C-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal Canon RAW (+ ProRes RAW over HDMI)ProRes RAW over HDMI
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.Full-sizeMicro
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.1130 shotsBEST580 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.1115 g670 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.9.44M-dot, 0.9×3.69M-dot, 0.76×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x CFexpress B2x SD UHS-II

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