EOS R6vs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £700 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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