Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only
full-frame DSLR · 2016
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
full-frame · 2022
Canon EOS R6 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only lands at 85 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II at 91. That puts Canon EOS R6 Mark II ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Canon EOS R6 Mark II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R6 Mark IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R6 Mark II leads on photo (91 vs 85).
Ergonomics
TieCompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Canon EOS R6 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R6 Mark II leads on autofocus (89 vs 81).
Value for money
Canon EOS R6 Mark IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R6 Mark II more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $3,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame DSLR | full-frame |
| Release year | 2016 | 2022 |
Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Which is better, Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only or Canon EOS R6 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R6 Mark II scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only worth the price? +
At $3,499, Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Canon EOS R6 Mark II worth the price? +
At $2,499, Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only or Canon EOS R6 Mark II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only or Canon EOS R6 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R6 Mark II — leads on photo (91 vs 85). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon 5D Mark IV · Body only or Canon EOS R6 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R6 Mark II — leads on autofocus (89 vs 81). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.