THE VERDICT

Versatility at a price…

The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile all-round camera that can shoot pretty much anything. Aside from a few physical differences – namely the lack of OLED top screen, dual SD card slots and slightly less robust weather sealing – this is for all intents and purposes an EOS R5 with lower resolution and less high-end video features. So the question is, do you really need the extra 24.9Mp, the 4K 120p or the 8K options?

For many the answer is no, as the R5’s specs are too much for most people – however, is the R6’s resolution too little or not. As noted, 20.1Mp is the same resolution as the flagship EOS-1D X Mark III and if that’s enough for the pros, it’s probably enough for you. The fact remains, however, that the entry level EOS RP (26.2Mp) and even APS-C cameras like the 90D (32.5Mp) offer greater resolution.

Still, the R6 enables you to enjoy one of the most advanced and impressive cameras we’ve ever used. Its autofocus is truly otherworldly, the in-body image stabilization is the best of any full-frame system, it pumps out 20fps for 240 Raws, and the 4K video is crispy and delicious – and although occasionally overcooked, we hope, like R5, there’s a firmware update on its way to help with this issue. The dual memory cards make it suitable for professional work, and it unlocks the exciting new world of Canon RF lenses.

There’s no doubt that the modest megapixels will count against it for many people. However, if 45Mp and 8K seem like overkill to you, the Canon EOS R6 may well be right up your alley.