Canon EOS R6 Black 2022
The 20.1MP full-frame sensor and DIGIC X processor deliver 12fps mechanical and 20fps electronic bursts, backed by 8-stop IBIS for sharp capture of split-second action. Its 1,053-point autofocus system with Eye and Animal AF rapidly locks onto subjects across the frame, and 4K60p 10-bit internal video extends utility for hybrid shooters. Best for sports and wildlife photographers needing dependable subject tracking in a weather-sealed 680g body.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.1MP full-frame
AF Points 1053 pts
Burst 12 fps
Video 4K @60fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 680 g
80 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average sensor (35th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 15 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1053 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 680 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R6 | 98.2 | 92.3 | 97 | 76 | 78.6 | 34.7 | 44.7 | 81.1 | 86.9 | 97.9 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 86.9 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.6 | 63.4 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 92.1 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.8 | 54.4 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 77.3 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.6 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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