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EOS 5DS vs EOS M6 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS 5DS has the highest resolution at 51MP; the EOS 5DS is the most affordable.
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 M6 Mark II — Portrait & Street: The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 5DSCanon · 2015 | EOS M6 Mark IICanon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £337 usedBest | £337 usedBest |
| Sensor | 50.6MP full-frame CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 50.6MPBest | 32.5MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder with EOS iTR face / colour tracking; contrast AF with face tracking in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 14fps (mechanical and electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA)Best | ~305 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 930g (with battery) | 408g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 152 × 116.4 × 76.4mm | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, PC sync, N3 remote | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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 5DS
EOS M6 Mark II
Portrait
6.4/10
6.0/10
Street
4.6/10
6.8/10
Travel
4.1/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
4.7/10
Documentary
4.1/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.6/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
5.4/10
Casual
2.8/10
4.7/10
Food
4.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.3/10
5.5/10
Architecture
6.1/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.0/10
Filmmaking
—
4.7/10
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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