Control Panel on the Canon R6?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Canon EOS R6 does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Canon R6
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the R6. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 1,620,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1620k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Canon EOS R6 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was revealed to the public in July 2020 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 20 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $2,499.
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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Canon R6 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
| # | Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canon R6 | 3690 | n | 3.0 / 1620 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 2. | Canon R6 Mark II | 3690 | n | 3.0 / 1620 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 3. | Canon R3 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 4150 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 4. | Canon R5 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 5. | Canon R | 3690 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 8.0/s | n | n | |
| 6. | Canon 6D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 4.5/s | n | n | |
| 7. | Nikon Z7 II | 3690 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 8. | Nikon Z6 II | 3690 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 14.0/s | n | Y | |
| 9. | Panasonic S5 | 2360 | n | 3.0 / 1840 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0/s | n | Y | |
| 10. | Panasonic S1 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | full-flex | Y | 1/8000s | 9.0/s | n | Y | |
| 11. | Sony A9 II | 3686 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 20.0/s | n | Y | |
| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Canon R6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Canon RF mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | July 2020 | |
| Launch Price | USD 2 499 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5 472 x 3 648 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 6.57 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 2.31 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4k/60p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 102 400 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 204 800 ISO | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 90 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 24.2 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 14.3 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 3394 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1620k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 12 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 200 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| UHS card support | UHS-II | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.2 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | Canon LP-E6NH power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.9 x 3.5 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 680 g (24.0 oz) | |
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