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.

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

Andy Westlake takes a first look at Canon’s exciting new mirrorless all-rounder

“With the ergonomics of a DSLR but the benefits of a mirrorless, the EOS R6 is a compelling hybrid.”

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 EOS R6 may have been over-shadowed by the headline-grabbing R5, but quietly becomes one of the most compelling cameras in Canon’s range. Compared to the R5, it may lack the 45 Megapixels, 8k video, slow-motion 4k, more detailed viewfinder and slightly tougher build, but it’s more notable how...

The Canon EOS R6 is a full-featured, fast, high-performing, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a relatively low resolution and a mid-level price. The R6 has a Canon EOS 6-series heritage, but the R6's real-world performance is approaching that of the top-of-the-line Canon EOS-1D X Mark III...

The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile all-round camera that can shoot pretty much anything. Aside from a few differences, it's essentially an EOS R5 with lower resolution and less high-end video.

Best autofocus in town; Best full-frame IBIS; Pro-grade burst shooting; Twin card slots

Is 20.1MP enough?; Recording limits on 4K

The Canon EOS R6 receives our Editors Choice Award. These awards are not given out lightly, so when we do award them, know that it has been earned. I wouldn’t hesitate to make the Canon EOS R6 my go-to camera for professional work. The only issue is the price.

After listening to feedback from a wide range of users, including churches, Canon launches two new cameras and four new lenses designed to meet the needs and demands of a variety of content creators.

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 new Canon EOS R6 targeted at professional users is the Japanese company’s latest stab at the mirrorless market, following up on the EOS R and EOS RP out last year.