Canon EOS R6 Gets 90% Overall Score and Gold Award at DPReview

DPReview has published their Canon EOS R6 review and test results: The Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera gets an amazing 90% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Key specifications:

• 20MP Dual Pixel CMOS Sensor
• In-body stabilization rated at up to 8EV of correction
• Dual Pixel AF II with AI-trained subject tracking and 100% AF coverage
• 20 fps shooting with e-shutter, 12 fps mechanical
• UHD 4K shooting at up to 60p, 1080 at up to 120p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording in either C-Log or HDR PQ
• 10-bit HDR photos in HEIF format
• 3.68M dot EVF
• 1.62M dot fully-articulated rear touchscreen
• New battery rated at around 380 shots per charge (EVF)

Things we like:

• Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG
• Superb ergonomics
• Good dynamic range
• Decent resolution, despite pixel count
• Clever HDRTV-ready HEIF mode
• Impressive burst shooting rates (12 and 20 fps, depending on mode)
• Autofocus is very good and requireslittle setup, especially with human or animal subjects
• Reasonable battery life
• Highly detailed video footage with 10-bit HDR or Log capabilities
• Sensible separation of stills and video settings, enabling quick switching
• In-camera USB charging (with high-current devices)
• Separate charger included with camera

Things we don’t:

• Rolling shutter can detract from excellent looking video
• Some features (such as HDR PQ) aren’t easily accessible
• Non-optional noise reduction applied to Raws
• Any use of camera cuts into video recording times (making video shooting unpredictable)
• AF setup can get complex if you need chase the perfect response

The Canon EOS R6 offers much of the capability of the EOS-1D X III in an enthusiast-level mirrorless body. It’s only a 20MP camera but one that can produce great results across a huge range of photographic challenges. The tendency to overheat if used before shooting video undermines its appeal for people shooting video and stills together, but the footage is best-in-class if you can work around this limitation. A superb photographers’ camera, even if it’s not quite the perfect hybrid model.