The Canon EOS R6 Mark II second-generation model of a popular enthusiast’s camera with slightly higher resolution, improved autofocusing and more extensive video capabilities.

The tweaks to the full-frame sensor in the EOS R6 Mark II ensure that it will continue to appeal to the advanced amateur, while its 40fps top shooting speed and up to 6K video resolution push it further towards professional territory.

DSLR-like responses, Up to 40fps in electronic shutter mode, An ever-expanding variety of lenses and accessories, High-resolution stills and video

Lenses and accessories can add up, if you’re not already a Canon user

With excellent photo and video capabilities, solid autofocus, Canon's renowned colour science and some of the fastest burst shooting in this category, the EOS R6 Mark II represents the sweet spot for a lot of people.

4K 60fps video with no crop, 180fps slow motion in 1080p, Improved AF performance, 40fps burst shooting

It's a little pricey, IBIS is prone to edge-warping

The EOS R6 Mark II addresses a number of issues with the original model to become one of the most powerful all-round cameras in its peer group. Most notably it now shoots much faster than the Sony A7 IV, sports broader and more confident subject recognition in my tests, while its ability to film...

The Canon R6 Mark II is great for taking photos of faster subjects, including sports and wildlife. It has a quick max burst rate and a deep buffer, though it's slow to empty if you manage to fill it up.

Fantastic image quality., Well-built, weather-sealed body., Quick burst shooting., Remarkable autofocus.

Not especially portable., Slow buffer empty time.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is an impressive mirrorless camera with several likable features, including its cropless UHD 4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, Dual Pixel RAW and AF tracking options for people, animals and vehicles.

New RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens and Speedlite EL-5 Flash Unit also announced.

Packed with cutting edge technology to capture amazing stills imagery, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II also excels as a movie-centric camera, offering plenty of features that are more commonly associated with far more expensive Cine cameras like the R5C or C70.

Increase in resolution to 24-megapixel, Major video enhancements, Dual SD card setup, You want an all-in-one mirrorless camera: The R6 Mark II isn’t exactly cheap, but make no mistake, it offers incredibly good value.

Lower resolution than rivals, No 4K slow motion option, You already own the original Canon EOS R6: If you already own the original R6, then you may find the improvements are not quite enough to warrant upgrading. For more options, check out our Best Cameras list.

The Canon EOS R6 has been a popular camera that has convinced many photographers to switch from their Canon DSLR to a mirrorless model. It shares many features with the Canon R5 and R3 but has a lower pixel count and better low light capability.

Popular pixel count, Fantastic subject detection AF, 4K video oversampled from 6K

Different control layout from R5 and R3, Sensor not stacked or BSI

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present