The resolution might seem low for a camera of this type, but the resulting quality from this full-frame sensor is superb. Add on-board stabilisation, more advanced autofocus than before, and heaps of speed when it comes to burst shooting, and the R6 certainly appeals.

Great image quality from full-frame sensor and RF mount lneses; Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale; Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system adds Eye/Face/Pet detection

20-megapixels is kind-of low these days; Video capture limitations (time/overheating known issues); Price could be more competitive

The resolution might seem low for a camera of this type, but the resulting quality from this full-frame sensor is superb. Add on-board stabilisation, more advanced autofocus than before, and heaps of speed when it comes to burst shooting, and the R6 certainly appeals. The asking price could be yet more competitive and the resolution a little higher though.

Great image quality from full-frame sensor and RF mount lneses; Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale; Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus system adds Eye/Face/Pet detection;

20-megapixels is kind-of low these days; Video capture limitations (time/overheating known issues); Price could be more competitive;

Whilst the Canon EOS R5 may have had all the lime-light, and been the centre of attention for all the right (and wrong) reasons, thanks to having a stand out feature of 8K video recording, It's the Canon EOS R6 that's likely to be of most interest to most photographers.

Excellent image quality; Good resolution electronic viewfinder; Great vari-angle touch-screen; In-body image stabilisation (IBIS); 4K 60fps video recording; Dual SD card slots; Very good handling and controls; Impressive noise control

Shorter battery life with EVF; Doesn't offer 4K DCI video; Limited compact lenses available

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.

Don’t let the Canon EOS R6’s 20MP resolution dissuade you from looking seriously at this full-frame, mirrorless camera. The megapixel war is over and if it’s still raging in your mind, it shouldn’t be.

A nice full-frame camera for photography (but not videos)

Cheaper than most full-frame cameras; excellent photography capabilities

Overheating issue when recording 4K video

Without a doubt, Canon has done a remarkable job with the EOS R6. While I was very impressed by the specifications of the camera when it was announced together with the R5, after my experience with the original EOS R, I did not have very high expectations.

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;