Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS 850D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 850D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
These two camera models were both released 2020.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS R6 | 2020 |
| Canon EOS 850D | 2020 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R6 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 850D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R6 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 850D has a "Canon APS-C"-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 R6 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS 850D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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
Canon EOS R6 has a 20 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 850D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS R6 |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
| Canon EOS 850D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS 850D has a 20 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R6 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 850D. Canon EOS R6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS 850D has 100 to 25600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS R6 | 100-102400 |
| Canon EOS 850D | 100-25600 |
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 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
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 850D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R6 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 850D can shoot up to 7,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS R6 | 20 |
| Canon EOS 850D | 7,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 850D 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 weighs 680 gr (equal to 1.5 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS 850D and its 515 gr (or 1.14 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS R6 | 680 gr 1.5 lb |
| Canon EOS 850D | 515 gr 1.14 lb |
Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS 850D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 850D, 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 R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Name | Canon EOS R6 | Canon EOS 850D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2020-07-09 | 2020-02-12 |
| MSRP | 2499 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 102400 | 100 - 25600 |
| White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift. Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction.) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 1053 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1620000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Frames per second | 20 fps | 7,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 4 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
| Remote Control | Yes | Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R6 |
Canon EOS 850D |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 138 mm | 131 mm |
| Height | 98 mm | 103 mm |
| Depth | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Weight | 680 gram | 515 gram |