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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS R1: which is better?

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II, Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS R1 compared side by side across 123 specs and 16 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 16 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CANON

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

$5,999

BEST FOR DOXMARK

CANON

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

$1,399

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R1

$6,799

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.4 ahead of the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. Dead heat on battery. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 16 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

DESI

FEAT

PERF

VIDE

BATT

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II×4

Canon EOS 6D Mark II×0

Canon EOS R1×9

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK

Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR CameraBEST VALUE

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Canon EOS 1D X Mark II leads by 8.8

TIGHTESTBattery — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IIMARK IIEOS R1

AutofocusiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.5

MARK II9.5

MARK II8.0

EOS R10.0

BatteryiTIED AT 9.0

MARK II9.0

EOS R18.5

BuildiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.0

MARK II9.5

MARK II8.5

EOS R10.0

DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

MARK II8.0

MARK II8.5

EOS R19.5

DOXMARKiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +8.8

MARK II8.8

MARK II0.0

EOS R10.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +1.7

MARK II8.0

EOS R19.7

Image QualityiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +0.2

MARK II9.0

MARK II8.8

EOS R10.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

MARK II9.0

MARK II0.0

EOS R19.8

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +0.7

MARK II9.2

MARK II8.2

EOS R19.9

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +1.1

MARK II8.5

MARK II6.5

EOS R19.6

ValueiTIED AT 8.5

MARK II8.5

EOS R17.0

DesigniCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

MARK II8.0

MARK II8.5

EOS R19.5

FeaturesiCanon EOS R1 · +1.7

MARK II8.0

EOS R19.7

PerformanceiCanon EOS R1 · +0.7

MARK II9.2

MARK II8.2

EOS R19.9

VideographyiCanon EOS R1 · +1.1

MARK II8.5

MARK II6.5

EOS R19.6

BATTERYiTIED AT 9.0

MARK II9.0

EOS R18.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS 6D Mark II0.59BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS 1D X Mark II0.15

03Canon EOS R10.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II$5,99924W8.9

Canon EOS 6D Mark II$1,3999W8.2

Canon EOS R1$6,79915W9.3

AF Pointsi

61← BEST +36%

—

Subject Detectioni

EOS iTR AF

Human

—

Burst RateFPSi

14 fps← BEST +115%

6.5 fps

—

Battery HealthWHi

29.2 Wh

13.4 Wh

28 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2700 mAh

1865 mAh mAh

2,700 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

1210

1200 shots

Approx. 13,30 (EVF) / 700 (LCD) shots

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V← TIED BEST

7.2 V

10.8 V← TIED BEST

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

LP-E6N

LP-E19

Card Slotsi

1x CFast 2.0, 1x CompactFlash

Single SD/SDHC/SDXC

—

Weather Sealingi

Yes← BEST

Yes

—

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

1,210 shots← BEST +1%

1,200 shots

—

WeightGi

1,530 g

765 g← 50% lighter

—

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)

Yes

Yes, professional-grade

Screen Resolutioni

1,620,000 dots

1.04M dots

2.1

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

DSLR

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

—

0 m dots

8.44 m dots← BEST

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

2.2 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out Screeni

Yes← BEST

Yes

VolumeCM³i

2188 cm³

1300 cm³

2,057 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

0 °C

9.5 °C← BEST

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

0 Hz

240 Hz← BEST

WidthMMi

158 mm← BEST

144 mm

157.6 mm

HeightMMi

167.6 mm← BEST +12%

110.5 mm

149.5 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

45 °C← BEST +13%

40 °C

39 °C

Waterproof Depthi

0 m

Thicknessi

82.6 mm

74.8 mm

87.3 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

88← BEST +4%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

2,478← BEST +5%

2,356

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.5

13.6← BEST +1%

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.5

24.6← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

N/A

4.1

5.3

Typei

DSLR

Mirrorless

Viewfinderi

Optical (Pentaprism)

Optical

Electronic

Viewfinder Coveragei

100← TIED BEST

WeightGi

1,530 g← BEST +53%

765 g

1,000.11 g

Processori

Dual DIGIC 6+

DIGIC 7

DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X

Release Datei

2016-02-02

2017-06-29

2024

Wi-Fi Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Bluetooth Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

N/A

802.11b/g/n

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Yes

Support Live Streamingi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes

Yes, Multi-Function Shoe

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4

Type C

3.2

Internal Storage Sizei

0 GB

—

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Yes

USB Type-Ci

Yes← BEST

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame CMOS

—

ResolutionMPi

20.2 MP

26.2 MP← BEST +30%

—

ISO Rangei

100-51200

100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)

—

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.5 stops← BEST +13%

11.9 stops

—

Stabilizationi

Lens-based IS

Digital IS for video

—

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

35.9 x 24.0 mm

Full Frame

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

20.2 MP

26.2 MP

24.2 MP

Maximum ISOi

51,200← BEST +28%

40,000

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

14 fps

6.5 fps

40 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 s

1/4000 s

1/8,000 sec

Focus Pointsi

61 (41 cross-type)

45 (all cross-type)

4896

Maximum Expanded ISOi

409600

102400

ISO 409,600

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS Sensori

Yes← BEST

Yes

—

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/250 s

1/180 s

1/500 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30s - 1/8000s

30-1/4000 s

30 s

Image Stabilization Ratingi

6.8

6.9

10← BEST +45%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/64,000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes, with OIS lenses

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

No← BEST

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

No← BEST

—

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.0

2.0

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.55 µm

5.75 µm

5.94 µm

Build Qualityi

9.5

8.5

10← BEST +5%

Controlsi

8.5

9.9← BEST +10%

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5

10← BEST +5%

Image Qualityi

8.8

9.8← BEST +9%

Video Qualityi

8.5

6.5

9.8← BEST +15%

Battery Lifei

9← TIED BEST

8.9

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +6%

8.5

The Verdicti

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II remains a powerhouse for professional photographers who prioritize speed, reliability, and robust build quality. While newer mirrorless systems offer some advantages, its proven DSLR performance, exceptional autofocus, and durable design make it an excellent choice for action, sports, and photojournalism.

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II remains a solid choice for photographers seeking a full-frame DSLR with a vari-angle screen and reliable autofocus, especially those invested in Canon's EF lens system. It delivers excellent stills performance and a comfortable shooting experience.

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CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

8.9

8.8

9.9← BEST +11%

Color Combinationi

9.6

8.4

10← BEST +4%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K (DCI) up to 60p, Full HD up to 120p

1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

6K (6000 × 3164)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio Jacki

Yes← BEST

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

800 Mbps (4K DCI)

Up to 90 Mbps (IPB)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K)

Full HD (1080p)

—

Internal Colori

8-bit 4:2:2

8-bit 4:2:0

—

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS R1CANON9.3

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (8.9)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS 6D Mark IICANON8.2

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (0.1)

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Canon EOS 1D X Mark IICANON8.8

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · FEATURES

Best for features

Canon EOS R1CANON9.7

FEATURES WEIGHTEDCONF 93%

Best visible score in the features category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (8.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

“The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR camera engineered for speed, durability, and exceptional image quality, i”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.5

Wins AF Points

Wins Burst Rate

TRADE-OFFHeavy and bulky design

BEST FOR DOXMARKFull review →

#3CANON0.0

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

“The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, offering excellent image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and ”

Battery 9.0

Image Quality 8.8

Wins Resolution

Wins Flip Out Screen

TRADE-OFFLacks 4K video recording

BEST VALUEFull review →

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R1

“The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed an”

PERFORMANCE 9.9

OPTICS 9.8

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R1 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 9 OF 16 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$: which is best?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 8.9/10 for the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera — a 5% edge. Current starting prices span $1,399–$6,799. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera wins 55 comparable specs with a 39% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera8.9/10

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR camera engineered for speed, durability, and exceptional image quality, ideal for demanding photographers.

Pros

+ Blazing fast 14 fps continuous shooting
+ Robust, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
+ Excellent 61-point autofocus system
+ High-quality 4K DCI video recording

Cons

− Heavy and bulky design
− No in-body image stabilization
− Limited touch screen functionality

Best for: Professional sports photography · Wildlife and action shooting · Photojournalism and documentary

“Verdict: The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II remains a powerhouse for professional photographers who prioritize speed, reliability, and robust build quality. While newer mirrorless systems offer some advantages, its proven DSLR performance,…”

Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera8.2/10

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, offering excellent image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and professionals.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Fast, accurate 45-point AF system
+ Vari-angle touchscreen LCD
+ Robust weather-sealed build

Cons

− Lacks 4K video recording
− Limited dynamic range at base ISO
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Portrait and wedding photographers · Landscape and travel photography · Enthusiasts upgrading to full-frame

“Verdict: The Canon EOS 6D Mark II remains a solid choice for photographers seeking a full-frame DSLR with a vari-angle screen and reliable autofocus, especially those invested in Canon's EF lens system. It delivers excellent stills…”

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$WINNER 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed and precision.

Pros

+ Groundbreaking AI-powered autofocus
+ Exceptional speed and performance
+ Professional-grade build quality
+ Advanced video capabilities

Cons

− Premium price point
− Larger, heavier body
− Limited current availability

Best for: Professional sports photographers · Wildlife and action specialists · High-end videography

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R1 is poised to be a game-changer for professional photographers and videographers who require the absolute best in speed, autofocus, and robust performance. While its premium price point and substantial form factor…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera, Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera or Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ scores highest overall (9.3/10, 0.4 points ahead of the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these cameras?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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