Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS 70D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R6. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS 70D
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Battery life~920 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 R6 | EOS 70D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.1 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.2 | ||
| Landscape | -1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | -1.4 | ||
| Food | -1.9 | ||
| Macro | -2.6 | ||
| Architecture | -0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | EOS 70D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £768 used | £35 used | |
| Released | 2020 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; first Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~920 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 755g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
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