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EOS 70D vs EOS R6 Mark II

Quick take: The EOS R6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS 70D 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

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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 70DCanon · 2013EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022
Price £68Best£2,099
Sensor 20.2MP APS-C CMOS24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.2MP24.2MPBest
Video Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/604K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p
Autofocus 19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; first Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live viewDual 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 7fps12fps mechanical, 40fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~920 shots (CIPA)Best~760 shots (CIPA)
Weight 755g (with battery)670g (body only)Best
Dimensions 139 × 104.3 × 78.5mm138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95xEVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-SCanon RF mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD slotDual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, E3 remoteUSB-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 70D
EOS R6 Mark II
Portrait
5.8/10
8.3/10
Street
5.3/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
3.6/10
5.9/10
Documentary
4.2/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
8.5/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.6/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
8.4/10
Casual
3.7/10
5.5/10
Food
5.5/10
7.7/10
Macro
4.6/10
8.4/10
Architecture
5.3/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
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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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