EOS M6 Mark IIvs EOS R1
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): 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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- 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
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | EOS R1 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 1470g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Wedding | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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