Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R7→Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS R6 Mark II offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R7. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — 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 R7 | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.7 | ||
| Documentary | +0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.1 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R7 | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,349 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 670g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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