Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R6

Key Differences

  • Canon EOS R6 has a better buffer (raw) (240 shots vs 47 shots).
  • Canon EOS R6 has a better continuous shooting (20 fps vs 8 fps).
  • Canon EOS R6 has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 25p).
  • Canon EOS R6 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Canon EOS R has a better effective resolution (30.3 MP vs 20.1 MP).
Product
Canon EOS R
Canon
$2,299
Canon EOS R6
Canon
$2,499
Imaging
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution30.3 MP20.1 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 40000100 โ€“ 102400
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 10240050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutterโˆ’1/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting8 fps20 fps
Buffer (RAW)47 shots240 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 25pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording Limit29 min29 min
Log Profilesโˆ’C-Log 3 / HDR-PQ
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackNoYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Pointsโˆ’1,053
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AFโˆ’-6.5 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFNoYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.76x0.76x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots1.62M dots
LCD TypeTiltingVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v5
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,299$2,499
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions135.8ร—98.3ร—84.4 mm138.4ร—97.5ร—88.4 mm
Weight660g (1.46 lb)680g (1.50 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
In-Body StabilizationNoYes
Battery Life (EVF)350 shots380 shots
Battery Life (LCD)470 shots510 shots
Battery TypeLP-E6NLP-E6NH