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Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS R6 II

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The R6 wins 0 of 5 scored specs; the R6 II wins 5 (resolution, burst, battery (cipa)). The R6 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

0 WINSBuy it if you want: the handling and system you prefer.A 20-megapixel full-frame body with strong stabilization, fast autofocus and 4K 60p; suits event and sports shooters wanting low-light speed over resolution.
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5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst, battery (cipa), 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 R6138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4 mm · 680 g
  • Canon EOS R6 II138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm · 670 g

Where they differ

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R6R6 II
PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$1,999
CameraFits score7.99.0BEST
PHOTO
Resolution20.1 MP24.2 MPBEST
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.20 fps40 fpsBEST
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 · 1/8000 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 −6.5 EV
VIDEO
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.05x cropNone, 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.30.6 ms · 4K 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-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.510 shots580 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.680 g670 gBEST

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