EOS R6 Mark IIvs X-T5vs Sony RX100 VII
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, x-t5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-T5 (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 557g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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