Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6 Mark II→Canon EOS R1

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

£2099

2022

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R1

£5999 (+£3,900)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R6 Mark II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R1

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Stabilisation

Improved — IBIS — up to 8 stops combined
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Burst rate

40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
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Generation

2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6 Mark II	EOS R1
Price	£2,099	£5,999
Released	2022	2024	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p	6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses)	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic	40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	~760 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	670g body only	1470g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF mount (full-frame)	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual CFexpress Type B

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