Canon EOS R6

4K 10-bit video ; 5-axis stabilization ; Flip-out display ; Compact size ; Top-notch video and photo autofocus ; Good image quality

Overheating issues ; Middling dynamic range ; Lousy menus ; Micro HDMI port

Sharp photos and videos ; Smooth autofocus ; Fast shooting speed ; Excellent stabilization ; Good low light performance ; Comfortable grip

A bit bulky ; Buffer struggles with long bursts ; Animal Eye AF under-performed ; Short 4K recording due to overheating

Superb autofocusing ; Great all-rounder ; Fast shooting

4K video overheating issues ; Fairly low resolution ; Pricey

The Canon EOS R6 is one of a duo of full-frame mirrorless cameras from the big-name in photography. It represents a coming-of-age for the EOS R system and shows off what this heritage company really is capable of when it puts its mind to it. You get...

Outstanding 20MP image sensor ; Quick, smart autofocus ; Subject tracking at 20fps ; Large, crisp EVF ; Swing-out touch LCD ; Dual UHS-II SDXC card slots ; Strong 4K video quality

4K60 recording limited by heat ; Fewer pixels than most competitors ; Battery life could be better ; Lens system still has room for growth

The EOS R6 is Canon's best mirrorless camera, with a stabilized, full-frame image sensor and an outstanding autofocus system, but video-first creatives will want to look elsewhere.

Best-in-class autofocus ; Excellent full-frame IBIS ; HEIF file support

4K video recording limitations ; Disappointing dynamic range in JPEGs ; Expensive for an enthusiast-level camera

The Canon EOS R6 might be the mirrorless alternative to the very popular EOS 6D Mark II DSLR, but it’s way more than just an upgrade. Its autofocus performance and image stabilization are best-in-class, while a blitzing burst speed makes it perfect for...

The Canon EOS R6 is an easy camera to underestimate if you've only read or heard about it. You can look at its much-discussed video or resolution shortcomings and imagine it's a near miss. But when you go out shooting with it, particularly for stills...

Impressive burst speed Animal AF (dogs, cats, birds) In-body image stabilization HEIF file support

Negligible size advantage over most EOS DSLRs Lacks top-plate display

Canon’s new EOS R6 might be the spiritual mirrorless successor to the EOS 6D Mark II but it’s so much more than just an incremental update – it’s opened up a whole new playing field for hobbyists and enthusiasts. From in-body image stabilization to a...

Great image quality from full-frame sensor and RF mount lneses ; Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale ; Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system adds Eye/Face/Pet detection

20-megapixels is kind-of low these days ; Video capture limitations (time/overheating known issues) ; Price could be more competitive

The resolution might seem low for a camera of this type, but the resulting quality from this full-frame sensor is superb. Add on-board stabilisation, more advanced autofocus than before, and heaps of speed when it comes to burst shooting, and the R6...

Lovely to hold and control ; Fast frame rates and autofocus ; Solid low-light skills with IBIS

Costs more than closest rivals ; Overheats when shooting video ; Relatively low-resolution sensor

A superb full-frame all-rounder that demonstrates Canon’s decades of photographic prowess, including when things get gloomy