The Canon EOS R6 ($2,499, body only) is the more affordable of the company's pair of pro- and enthusiast-geared full-frame cameras. It's built to (almost) the same stringent standards as the 45MP EOS R5 ($3,899), but with a more down-to-earth 20MP pixel count. If you don't need loads of resolution, it's the better Canon mirrorless camera to get, as its autofocus, capture speed, and IBIS system are just as good as the high-dollar R6.A Pro-Grade, Full-Frame Build Canon has managed to pack quite a bit of camera into the R6's magnesium frame. The body measures 3.8 by 5.4 by 3.5 inches (HWD) and weighs in at 1.5 pounds—it's a little bit smaller and lighter than the 7D Mark II, but the R6 sensor is twice the size and mounted to a 5-axis stabilizer. The R6 gets there with a mirrorless design, one that drops the optics and flapping mirror used by SLRs in favor of an EVF with a direct view from the sensor. It doesn't feel undersized, either—a textured handgrip and angled shutter release m...

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.

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 Canon EOS R6 is a lightning-fast camera, primarily for sports and action.

Compact and light with lightning-fast autofocus and shooting pace. Good battery life and high user-friendliness. Excellent image stabilization. Hosted camera housing.

Image dynamics one step behind the best, and moderate detail resolution on still images.

Canon had a bit of an identity crisis making the switch to full-frame mirrorless, with the throttled budget RP and good, but not very competitive, EOS R. The company’s second set of full-frame mirrorless cameras, however, appear to promise more of what Canon’s DSLRs were known for, and then some, with in-body image stabilization, 12 fps bursts, and the next generation of Dual Pixel autofocus inside the Canon EOS R6 and R5. The R6 is the cheaper of the two newly-announced cameras, selling for about $2,500 for the body-only and offering a lower resolution 20.1-megapixel sensor, a plastic body instead of magnesium alloy, and skipping some of the R5’s biggest features, like 8K video. But while the feature list is shorter, the R6 still manages to include the same in-body stabilization, the same burst speed, and a similar autofocus system. Shooting with the R6 feels like shooting with a DSLR — except for the electronic viewfinder — down to the grip, control scheme, and even size. That could ...

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;

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.

Superb autofocusing, Great all-rounder, Fast shooting

4K video overheating issues, Fairly low resolution, Pricey

What does Canon's EOS R6 offer for its significant price tag? Quite a lot. What's The Best has put the Canon EOS R6 to the test.

We may have waited a while for Canon to get itself into gear with the full-frame mirrorless format, but cameras like the EOS R6 show what the company can do when it puts its mind to it. The EOS R6 is a fantastic all-rounder that serves all sorts of photographers. It can shoot everything from landscapes to portraits to action, plus pretty much everything in between – and do a thoroughly decent job of it. Particularly impressive is the super-quick autofocusing, and its ability to recognise eyes, both animal and human. That’s not to say that this is the perfect camera by any means. Vloggers are better served elsewhere, while the relatively low-resolution sensor may not be appealing to those who like to photograph extremely detailed subjects. Then there’s the price. Although the EOS R6 is much cheaper than its more expensive R5 stablemate, it’s still more costly than rival models which tick similar boxes, such as the Nikon Z6 II and the Sony A7III. All the same, unless affordability is your primary concern, the EOS R6 delivers a lot for your money – particularly if you're an existing Canon user.

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;

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;

Intro; Design and handling; Sensor; Video capabilities; Japanese garden sample photos; In-body image stabilization (IBIS); Displays and battery life; The Lethbridge Viaduct; Low light and dynamic range; HEIF recording; Autofocus; Evening photo shoot; Who's it for?;

Intro; Design and handling; Sensor; Video capabilities; Japanese garden sample photos; In-body image stabilization (IBIS); Displays and battery life; The Lethbridge Viaduct; Low light and dynamic range; HEIF recording; Autofocus; Evening photo shoot; Who's it for?;

In our opinion the EOS R6 sits at the top of Canon’s current mirrorless camera range, largely because it ticks so many boxes and is a better all-round camera than its higher-priced sibling.

The Canon R6 is impressive for landscape photography. It has remarkable dynamic range to capture a wider array of highlight and shadow detail, which is ideal for landscape photos. It also performs amazingly well in low light, with excellent noise management when shooting in dimly lit conditions.

Remarkably wide dynamic range., Great noise handling in low light., Weather-sealed.

Not very portable., Sensor doesn't have the highest resolution compared to competitors.