Canon EOS R6
Canon

EOS R6

$2,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: August 27, 2020
Full-Frame
Sensor
20.1MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
20fps
Burst
1,053
AF Points

Who the Canon EOS R6 is for

The Canon EOS R6 is a 20.1MP full-frame mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

  • A 20MP full-frame sensor optimised for low light and speed over outright resolution.
  • Up to 20 fps electronic shooting with Dual Pixel AF, animal detection and strong IBIS.
  • Uncropped 4K/60p video, though early bodies could reach overheating limits.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 20fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

Keep in mind

  • Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.

How the Canon EOS R6 compares to other Canon RF Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Canon RF Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight680g (1.50 lb)5th heaviest of 11
Price (MSRP)$2,499joint 5th cheapest of 11
Resolution20.1MPthe lowest of 11
4K frame rate60pjoint 5th slowest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 20.1MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorDIGIC X
Effective Resolution20.1 MP
Lens MountCanon RF

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 102400
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting20 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording Limit29 min
Log ProfilesC-Log 3 / HDR-PQ
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points1,053
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-6.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.76x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.62M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots2x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$2,499
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions138.4×97.5×88.4 mm
Weight680g (1.50 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)380 shots
Battery Life (LCD)510 shots
Battery TypeLP-E6NH

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