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EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS R6 V
Quick take: The Canon EOS R6 V has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS R6 Mark II 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 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 R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 | Canon EOS R6 VCanon · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199Best | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 40fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) |
| Weight | 670g (body only)Best | 688g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, HDMI, 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 R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R6 V
Portrait
8.3/10
6.7/10
Street
6.7/10
4.8/10
Travel
6.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
6.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
7.5/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
6.5/10
Landscape
6.6/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
6.6/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.5/10
Food
7.7/10
8.0/10
Macro
8.4/10
7.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
5.7/10
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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