Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS RP

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R6 Mark IIEOS RP
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS R6
      MSRP$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels25.6 Megapixel27.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel26.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 40,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006240 x 4160
      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 RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      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 AFContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +21 EV-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points48974779
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1053
      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 RP
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      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 RP
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic
      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)
      Up to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      E-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 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 with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      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-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 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)
      Exposure LockAuto: AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Fv, Tv and M modes
      Auto AE lock
      The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized
      Manual AE lock
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      DxO Low Light ISO2977
      DxO Color Depth24.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      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
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [13 to 26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw via HDMI
      6144 x 4032 up to 59.94 fps
      UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      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 RP
      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
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x USB-C Input/Output
      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
      1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      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 RP
      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
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via cable or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.86 x 3.46")133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.9 x 8.9 x 4.9"11.4 x 8.8 x 6"
      Package Weight2.765 lb2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Battery PackLP-E6NHLP-E17
      Battery Life580 shots250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiberMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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