Canon EOS R6 Mark II

    84
    Image cannot be found

    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 102,400 Native ISO
    • 4897 Focus Points (4897 Cross-type)
    • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps Mechanical and 40.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 6 h Video Recording Limit
    • Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
    Image cannot be found
    Image cannot be found

    Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

    Overview

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II was announced in 2022 and is a Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 102,400 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,620k dot resolution and built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. It has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.


    Here is the Canon EOS R series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS R series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon R100 May
    2023
    24.1 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon R50 February
    2023
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R8 February
    2023
    24.2 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 102,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R6 II November
    2022
    24.2 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 102,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R10 May
    2022
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R7 May
    2022
    32.5 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 32,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R5 C January
    2022
    45.0 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 51,200 Articulated 3.2"
    2,100k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R3 September
    2021
    24.1 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 102,400 Articulated 3.2"
    4,150k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R6 July
    2020
    20.1 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 102,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R5 July
    2020
    45.0 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 51,200 Articulated 3.2"
    2,100k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon RP February
    2019
    26.2 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 40,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon R September
    2018
    30.3 MP
    Full Frame
    100 - 40,000 Articulated 3.15"
    2,100k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS R100 vs EOS R50 vs EOS R8 vs EOS R6 Mark II vs EOS R10 vs EOS R7.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Large Sensor
    •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   4897 Focus Points
    •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Animal Eye Detection
    •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
    •   No crop on 4K Videos
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   High Video Recording Limit
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   USB Charging
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon EOS R6 Mark II to its predecessor EOS R6 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS R6
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 5472 x 3648
    Higher Max AF Detection +21 EV vs +20 EV
    Digital Image Stabilization vs
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/16000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) 40.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 40.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
    Higher Video Recording Limit 6 hours - 59.94 fps or less
    1 hour, 30 minutes - 119.88/100 fps
    1 hour - 179.82/150 fps
    vs 30 min - 59.94 fps or less
    7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
    Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz vs 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Lighter 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) vs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
    Longer Battery Life 580 shots vs 360 shots
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS R6
    Less Focus Points 4897 vs 6072

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs EOS R6.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,620k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

    Image cannot be displayed

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.76x magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II features a 24.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 858 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 102,400 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS R6 Mark II's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame35.9 x 23.9 mm858 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has Canon RF lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


    In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 8 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth (version 5) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II comes with LP-E6NH battery pack with battery life of 580 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 40.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 12.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 4897 (1053 cross-type) focusing points and from -6.5 to +21 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces and additional eye detection further locks the focus on one of the eyes and tracks it down during the motion.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from -3 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II has dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.86 x 3.46"). It weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    138 mm (5.43")

    98 mm (3.86")

    Image cannot be displayed


    98 mm (3.86")

    Image cannot be displayed


    88 mm (3.46")

    Image cannot be displayed

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II dimensions

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS R6 Mark II is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Sports photography.

    •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   4897 Focus Points
    •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   4897 Focus Points
    •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Animal Eye Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    EXCELLENT
    92

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II gets a score of 92 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   4897 Focus Points
    •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    91

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II gets a score of 91 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   4897 Focus Points
    •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   No crop on 4K Videos
    •   High Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots

    Canon EOS R6 Mark II Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS R6 Mark II and give score of 84 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    84

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Large Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   102,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    83

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 83 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    GOOD
    77

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 77 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
    •   No crop on 4K Videos
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   High Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    98

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 98 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   4897 Focus Points
    •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Animal Eye Detection
    •   Vehicle Tracking Mode

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    88

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 88 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
    •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    97

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 97 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    73

    We give Canon EOS R6 Mark II a score of 73 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

    Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
    ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.