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EOS R6 Mark II vs S1 II
Quick take: The EOS R6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS R6 Mark II is the most affordable.
Where the EOS R6 Mark II wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Battery Life: ~760 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 670g (body only)
- Travel: 6.6 vs 6.1
Where the S1 II wins
- Cheaper new: £1,899 vs £1,999
- Burst Rate: 70fps electronic
- Filmmaking: 8.1 vs 7.5
- Sports & Action: 9.1 vs 8.5
- Architecture: 7.4 vs 6.6
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R6 Mark II 138 × 98 × 88 mm · 670 g
- S1 II 134 × 102 × 92 mm · 800 g
The EOS R6 Mark II is 4 mm wider, 4 mm shorter, 4 mm slimmer and 130 g lighter than the S1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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 | S1 IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,899Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 24.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 70fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 670g (body only)Best | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 134 × 102 × 92 mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, full-size 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
S1 II
Portrait
8.3/10
8.6/10
Street
6.7/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.0/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.5/10
8.1/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
9.1/10
Landscape
6.6/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
8.8/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.4/10
Food
7.7/10
7.9/10
Macro
8.4/10
8.5/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.4/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
7.4/10
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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