Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R→Canon EOS R6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R6 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS R owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R6
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE)
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Generation2 years newer (2020 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 30MP — 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 R | EOS R6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.9 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.4 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.9 | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R | EOS R6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 30MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 598g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
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