Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R6 Mark II

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

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

£2099 (+£800)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R6. 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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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6	EOS R6 Mark II
Price	£1,299	£2,099
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps	4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
Battery Life	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	~760 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	598g (body only)	670g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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