Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS M6 were released 2017 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II was released 2022. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS M6 2017
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 2022

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M6 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS M6 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS M6 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS M6 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M6. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS M6 has 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS M6 100-25600
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 100-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M6 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot up to 40 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS M6 9
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 40

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS M6 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 72% heavier than Canon EOS M6 and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS M6 390 gr
0.86 lb
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 670 gr
1.48 lb

Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Name Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Release Year 2017 2022
Release Date 2017-02-15 2022-11-02
MSRP 779 USD 2499 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 7 DIGIC X
Image
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(5-axis for video only)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift (Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 4897
Lens Mount Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1620000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution 0 3690000
Photography features
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Frames per second 9 fps 40 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone) Yes
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 295 shots 580 shots
Width 112 mm 138 mm
Height 68 mm 98 mm
Depth 45 mm 88 mm
Weight 390 gram 670 gram