Canon EOS R6 V vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Canon EOS R6 V leads Canon EOS R8 Mark II overall by 19 points (74 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: max video resolution, where Canon EOS R6 V has 6960 × 4640 vs 3840 × 2160 px; ISO max, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 102,400 vs 64,000; megapixels, where Canon EOS R6 V has 32.5 vs 24.2 MP; battery life (CIPA shots), where Canon EOS R6 V has 640 vs 340; video bit depth, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 10 vs 12.
Canon EOS R6 V leads overall
Canon EOS R6 V · 84 overall, #1 of 39
74
Canon EOS R8 Mark II · 66 overall, #20 of 39
55
Key differences
  • Max Video ResolutionCanon EOS R6 V 6960 × 4640 vs 3840 × 2160 px
  • ISO MaxCanon EOS R8 Mark II 102,400 vs 64,000
  • MegapixelsCanon EOS R6 V 32.5 vs 24.2 MP
  • Battery LifeCanon EOS R6 V 640 vs 340
  • Video Bit DepthCanon EOS R8 Mark II 10 vs 12

Scores by Category

EOS R6 V wins 4 of 7 categories · EOS R8 Mark II wins 1

CategoryEOS R6 VEOS R8 Mark IILead
Sensor
Tie
Autofocus
+100
Video
+38
Performance
Tie
Connectivity & Storage
+100
Physical & Battery
+20
Display & Viewfinder
+8

Physical Comparison

598 g546 g
EOS R6 VEOS R8 Mark II

EOS R6 V is 52 g (10%) heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Sensor

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
Sensor Size
Megapixels
32.5 MP34% more
24.2 MP
Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Yes
Yes
ISO Max
64,000
102,40060% more

Autofocus

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
AF Points
1,053
N/A

Video

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
Max Video Resolution
6960 × 4640 px
3840 × 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
180 fps
180 fps
Video Bit Depth
12
1017% less

Performance

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
Burst Speed (electronic)
40 fps
40 fps

Display & Viewfinder

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
LCD Size
3 in
3 in
LCD Resolution
1,620,000
1,620,000
Viewfinder Resolution
0
2,360,000
Articulating Screen
Yes
N/A

Connectivity & Storage

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
Dual Card Slots
Yes
N/A
Weather Sealing
Yes
N/A

Physical & Battery

Feature
EOS R6 V
EOS R8 Mark II
Weight
598 g
546 g9% less
Battery Life (CIPA shots)
64088% more
340
Dimensions
14.18 × 8.33 × 7.97 cm
13.14 × 9.00 × 7.97 cm

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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