Canon 6D Mark II
full-frame DSLR · 2017
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon 6D Mark II lands at 76 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II at 95. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 19 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon 6D Mark II if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- ✓Up to 30 fps electronic burst
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on ergonomics (92 vs 86).
Photo
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (96 vs 76).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 72).
Value for money
Canon 6D Mark IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon 6D Mark II more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $4,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon 6D Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame DSLR | — |
| Release year | 2017 | — |
| Sensor | — | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS |
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Burst | — | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic |
| Video | — | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| AF | — | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage |
| ISO | — | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) |
| Stabilization | — | 5-axis IBIS |
Canon 6D Mark II
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +8K 60p RAW internal recording
- +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in extended 8K recording
- −Battery life modest
FAQ: Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Which is better, Canon 6D Mark II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 19. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon 6D Mark II worth the price? +
At $1,999, Canon 6D Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in autofocus.
Does Canon 6D Mark II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ergonomics, Canon 6D Mark II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on ergonomics (92 vs 86). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is better for photo, Canon 6D Mark II or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (96 vs 76). Compared on the photo sub-score.