Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS Rebel T6i

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R6 Mark IIEOS Rebel T6i
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS R6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T6s
      MSRP$749/£599/€799 (body only), $899/£689/€899 (with 18-55 STM lens), $1099 (with 18-135 STM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.6 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +21 EV-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points489719
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points105319
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1x1.6x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.51x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)40.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting40.0 fps5.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 24 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 110 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 40 fps at 24 MP for up to 190 Frames (JPEG) / 75 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes
      DXO Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      DxO Low Light ISO919
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.0
      DxO Overall Score71
      Video Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MPEG-4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps
      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw via HDMI
      6144 x 4032 up to 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log 3, HDR-PQ
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit6 hours - 59.94 fps or less
      1 hour, 30 minutes - 119.88/100 fps
      1 hour - 179.82/150 fps
      30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Tether Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.86 x 3.46")132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.9 x 8.9 x 4.9"8.7 x 6.65 x 5.95"
      Package Weight2.765 lb2.585 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Battery PackLP-E6NHLP-E17
      Battery Life580 shots440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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