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EOS M6 vs Canon EOS R1 vs Canon EOS R5 II: which is better?

EOS M6, Canon EOS R1 and Canon EOS R5 II compared side by side across 123 specs and 14 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 14 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

EOS M6

$779

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R1

$6,799

BEST OVERALL

CANON

Canon EOS R5 II

$4,944

BEST FOR THE VERDICT

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.1 ahead of the Canon EOS R5 II. Dead heat on value. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 14 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

THEV

USER

EOS M6×2

Canon EOS R1×6

Canon EOS R5 II×4

Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

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

Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR THE VERDICT

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPTHE VERDICT — Canon EOS R5 II leads by 9.2

TIGHTESTValue — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS M6EOS R1R5 II

AutofocusiCanon EOS R5 II · +2.0

EOS M67.5

EOS R10.0

R5 II9.5

BATTERYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.5

EOS M66.0

EOS R18.5

R5 II8.0

BuildiCanon EOS R5 II · +1.8

EOS M67.5

EOS R10.0

R5 II9.3

DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +0.5

EOS M68.0

EOS R19.5

R5 II9.0

DOXMARKiEOS M6 · +8.5

EOS M68.5

EOS R10.0

R5 II0.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +0.3

EOS M67.5

EOS R19.7

R5 II9.4

Image QualityiCanon EOS R5 II · +1.1

EOS M68.5

EOS R10.0

R5 II9.6

OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +0.3

EOS M68.0

EOS R19.8

R5 II9.5

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +0.4

EOS M67.8

EOS R19.9

R5 II9.5

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.1

EOS M67.0

EOS R19.6

R5 II9.5

VideoiEOS M6 · +7.0

EOS M67.0

EOS R10.0

R5 II0.0

ValueiTIED AT 7.0

EOS M67.0

EOS R17.0

R5 II0.0

THE VERDICTiCanon EOS R5 II · +9.2

EOS M60.0

EOS R10.0

R5 II9.2

USER REVIEWSiTIED AT 0.0

EOS M60.0

EOS R10.0

R5 II0.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01EOS M61.05BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS R5 II0.19

03Canon EOS R10.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

EOS M6$7798W8.2

Canon EOS R1$6,79918W9.3

Canon EOS R5 II$4,94414W9.2

AF Pointsi

—

Subject Detectioni

Face detection, Tracking AF

—

Burst RateFPSi

7 fps

—

Battery HealthWHi

7.5 Wh

28 Wh

15.3 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1040 mAh mAh

2,700 mAh

2,130 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

295 shots

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

340–630 shots (CIPA)

Battery VoltageVi

7.2 V

10.8 V← BEST +50%

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E17

LP-E19

Canon LP-E6P Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Card Slotsi

1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC)

—

Dual (CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II) (Expected)

Weather Sealingi

—

Yes← BEST

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

295 shots

—

WeightGi

390 g

—

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, professional-grade

Yes

Screen Resolutioni

1.04M dots

2.1

2.10M dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Yes

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

0 m dots

8.44 m dots← BEST +47%

5.76 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3 inch

2.2 inch

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

Hot Shoei

true

Yes

Flashi

Yes← BEST

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

342.72 cm³

2,057 cm³

1,310 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

0 °C

9.5 °C← BEST

0 °C

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

0 Hz

240 Hz← BEST +100%

120 Hz

WidthMMi

112 mm

157.6 mm← BEST +14%

138.5 mm

HeightMMi

68 mm

149.5 mm← BEST +48%

101.2 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

40 °C← TIED BEST

39 °C

40 °C← TIED BEST

Waterproof Depthi

N/A

Thicknessi

45 mm

87.3 mm

93.5

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

86← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

22.8← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.5← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.5← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

4.1 (Low Energy)

5.3

TypeiSAME

Mirrorless

Viewfinderi

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

Electronic

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

390 g

1,000.11 g← BEST +34%

746 g

Processori

DIGIC 7

DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X

DIGIC X with DIGIC Accelerator (Co-Processor)

Release Datei

2017-02-14

2024

08/30/2024

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Pixel Shift ShotiSAME

N/A

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

N/A

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11b/g/n

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

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

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

N/A

Yes, Multi-Function Shoe

Yes (Canon Multi-Function Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

HDMI 1.4

3.2

N/A

Internal Storage Sizei

0 GB

—

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Yes

USB Type-Ci

Yes← BEST

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

APS-C CMOS

—

Full-Frame CMOS (Expected)

ResolutionMPi

24.2 MP

—

45 MP← BEST +86%

ISO Rangei

100-25600

—

100–51,200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.5 stops

—

14.81 stops← BEST +10%

Stabilizationi

Lens-based only

—

In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

Sensor Sizei

22.3 x 14.9 mm

Full Frame

Full-Frame

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

Maximum ISOi

25,600

102,400← BEST +300%

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

9 fps (AF-S), 7 fps (AF-C)

40 fps

30 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/4000 s

1/8,000 sec

1/32,000 sec

Focus Pointsi

4896

1,053

Maximum Expanded ISOi

51,200

ISO 409,600

102,400

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

1/200 s

1/500 sec

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 - 1/4000 s

30 s

Image Stabilization Ratingi

10← TIED BEST

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/4000

1/64,000 sec

1/32,000

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes, with OIS lenses

Yes (IBIS + OIS)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

—

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

2.0

3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

3.72 µm

5.94 µm

Build Qualityi

7.5

10← TIED BEST

Controlsi

9.9

10← BEST +1%

Autofocus Pointsi

7.5

10← TIED BEST

Image Qualityi

8.5

9.8

10← BEST +2%

Video Qualityi

9.8

10← BEST +2%

Battery Lifei

8.9← BEST +1%

8.8

Low Light Performancei

7.5

8.5

9.8← BEST +15%

The Verdicti

The Canon EOS M6 remains a compelling choice for photographers prioritizing excellent APS-C image quality and Canon's renowned color science in a highly portable mirrorless body. Its fast autofocus and user-friendly interface make it a strong contender for travel and everyday shooting, despite the lack of 4K video and a built-in EVF.

—

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

9.9← BEST +1%

9.8

Color Combinationi

8.5

10← BEST +3%

9.7

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

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

6K (6000 × 3164)

8K@60fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

120 Mbps

Up to 2,600 Mbps (2.6 Gbps)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

1920 x 1080 (60p)

—

Internal Colori

8-bit

—

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 R5 II (9.2)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

EOS M6CANON8.2

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R5 II (0.2)

PRIORITY · THE VERDICT

Best for the verdict

Canon EOS R5 IICANON9.2

THE VERDICT WEIGHTEDCONF 88%

Best visible score in the the verdict category group.

RUNNER-UP · EOS M6 (0.0)

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

EOS M6CANON8.5

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R1 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#3CANON0.0

EOS M6

“The Canon EOS M6 is a compact and capable mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts seeking excellent image quality and intuitive controls in”

DOXMARK 8.5

Image Quality 8.5

Wins AF Points

Wins Burst Rate

TRADE-OFFNo built-in EVF

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 Overall Rating

Wins Battery Voltage

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R5 II

“The Canon EOS R5 II is the highly anticipated successor to Canon's flagship mirrorless camera, expected to redefine professional photography”

Image Quality 9.6

Autofocus 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFFHigh expected price point

BEST FOR THE VERDICTFull review →

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

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 6 OF 14 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless Camera vs Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ vs Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera: which is best?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 9.2/10 for the Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $779–$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 M6 Mirrorless Camera wins 48 comparable specs with a 34% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless Camera8.2/10

The Canon EOS M6 is a compact and capable mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts seeking excellent image quality and intuitive controls in a portable package.

Pros

+ Excellent APS-C image quality
+ Fast Dual Pixel AF
+ Compact, portable design
+ Tilting touchscreen LCD

Cons

− No built-in EVF
− No 4K video recording
− Below-average battery life

Best for: Travel photographers · Street photographers · Everyday shooting

“Verdict: The Canon EOS M6 remains a compelling choice for photographers prioritizing excellent APS-C image quality and Canon's renowned color science in a highly portable mirrorless body. Its fast autofocus and user-friendly interface make…”

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…”

Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera9.2/10

The Canon EOS R5 II is the highly anticipated successor to Canon's flagship mirrorless camera, expected to redefine professional photography and videography.

Pros

+ Anticipated high-resolution sensor
+ Expected advanced AI autofocus
+ Improved 8K video capabilities
+ Robust, weather-sealed build

Cons

− High expected price point
− Potential for thermal limitations in 8K
− Not yet officially released

Best for: Professional wildlife photographers · High-end wedding videographers · Sports and action photographers

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R5 II, while still unreleased, is expected to be a top-tier mirrorless camera, offering significant upgrades over the already excellent EOS R5. It's an anticipated powerhouse for professionals seeking the absolute…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless Camera, Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ or Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera?

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, 0.1 points ahead of the Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless 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 R5 II Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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