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Canon EOS R6 V vs S9
Quick take: The Canon EOS R6 V has the highest resolution at 32MP; the S9 is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R6 V is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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.
Lumix
S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Who should buy what
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 VCanon · 2026 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £999Best |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fpsBest | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 403g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 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
Canon EOS R6 V
S9
Portrait
6.7/10
7.3/10
Street
4.8/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.9/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
7.3/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
7.0/10
Documentary
8.2/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
5.9/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.3/10
Food
8.0/10
7.6/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.9/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
7.6/10
Fun & simple
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4.2/10
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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