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EOS 500D vs EOS R6 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS R6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS 500D is the most affordable; only the EOS R6 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R6 Mark II — Portraits & Action: 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 500DCanon · 2009 | EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £57Best | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 15.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 15.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30 | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3.4fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery)Best | 670g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.8 × 97.5 × 61.9mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, E3 remote | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 500D
EOS R6 Mark II
Portrait
5.3/10
8.3/10
Street
5.3/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
8.4/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
8.5/10
Landscape
3.8/10
6.6/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
8.4/10
Casual
3.3/10
5.5/10
Food
3.9/10
7.7/10
Macro
3.7/10
8.4/10
Architecture
4.1/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
6.9/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.9/10
Filmmaking
—
7.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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