Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mark II→Canon Canon EOS R8 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 Canon EOS R8 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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Burst rate40fps electronic vs 14fps (mechanical and electronic)
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Generation7 years newer (2026 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.3 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.3 | ||
| Documentary | +2.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.9 | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | +2.0 | ||
| Macro | +3.0 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £1,729 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | — | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 546g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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