Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→Canon Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Canon EOS R8 Mark II improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS R6 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Canon EOS R8 Mark II
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Burst rate40fps electronic vs 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Generation6 years newer (2026 vs 2020)
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 | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,729 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 546g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | Vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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