Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mark II→Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M6 Mark II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R6 Mark II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~760 shots (CIPA) vs ~305 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2022 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 670g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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