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Canon Ranks #1 in Top-Selling Cameras of 2024
While the digital camera marketplace might be more crowded and offer greater parity than ever before, it’s no surprise to those of us who have covered the industry for the past decade to see that many of the biggest brands still top most of the sales charts.So, as expected, Canon has announced that the company is proud to share that the manufacturer took home the number one spot in several best-selling categories of cameras including interchangeable lens cameras, mirrorless cameras, and full-frame cameras according to their compilations of reports.In particular, it’s also interesting to see reports from Canon that the EOS R6 Mark II was the top-selling full-frame camera in the U.S. in 2024—taking home perhaps the biggest prize in all of digital camera manufacturing.Let’s look at these reports and explore why—with Canon’s track record and great tech—it’s not surprising in the least.Canon Tops Best Selling ListsAccording to Canon’s compilations of data (which are quite expansive), Canon is number one in full-frame cameras, lenses, and mirrorless lenses. And really, since the introduction of Canon’s EOS R system, the company has seen pretty great success with the EOS R1, the EOS R5 Mark II, and with many accompanying lenses like the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM and RF50mm F1.4 L VCM. “Customers are Canon’s greatest strength, and we strive to exceed their expectations – with hard work, quality products and innovation front and center, we’ve reached number one within the industry in the U.S. At the core of Canon is our employees who have helped to achieve this great success while empowering our visual storytellers.” — Hiroto Kato, vice president, Business Planning & Strategy. For the professional photographer on the sidelines of world-class sporting events, and working videographers looking to document commercial and personal projects, Canon cameras and lenses have proven to be a strong addition to the gear bags of any visual storyteller looking for high-quality images and video.The Popularity of the Canon R6 Mark IIYet, while the Canon R1 might currently be considered the flagship of the company’s mirrorless fleet, the R6 Mark II has been the most popular and best-selling for a reason. With a highly affordable price that has now dropped to below $ 2,500 USD, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a versatile mirrorless body for the multimedia creator. With its 24.2MP CMOS sensor that pairs with updated processing for more improved AF, impressive 4K 60p 10-bit video, and faster overall performance, the R6 Mark II features intuitive handling, a redesigned top plate for easier access to different shooting modes, and HDR-PQ recording. If you’ve ever considered the Canon R6 Mark II in the past, or are someone who likes to jump onto hype trains when they’re fully going, here are the full specs for the R6 Mark II and some purchase options below. 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor4K60 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 3External 6K ProRes RAW RecordingDual Pixel CMOS AF II12 fps Mech. Shutter, 40 fps E. ShutterSensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization3.69m-Dot OLED EVF3" 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCDDual UHS-II Memory Card SlotsMulti-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi, and BluetoothCanon EOS R6 Mark IIMatching strong photo performance with apt video capabilities, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a versatile mirrorless body for the multimedia creator. An updated 24.2MP CMOS sensor pairs with updated processing for more improved AF, impressive 4K 60p 10-bit video, and faster overall performance.
While the digital camera marketplace might be more crowded and offer greater parity than ever before, it’s no surprise to those of us who have covered the industry for the past decade to see that many of the biggest brands still top most of the sales charts.
So, as expected, Canon has announced that the company is proud to share that the manufacturer took home the number one spot in several best-selling categories of cameras including interchangeable lens cameras, mirrorless cameras, and full-frame cameras according to their compilations of reports.
In particular, it’s also interesting to see reports from Canon that the EOS R6 Mark II was the top-selling full-frame camera in the U.S. in 2024—taking home perhaps the biggest prize in all of digital camera manufacturing.
Let’s look at these reports and explore why—with Canon’s track record and great tech—it’s not surprising in the least.
Canon Tops Best Selling Lists
According to Canon’s compilations of data (which are quite expansive), Canon is number one in full-frame cameras, lenses, and mirrorless lenses. And really, since the introduction of Canon’s EOS R system, the company has seen pretty great success with the EOS R1, the EOS R5 Mark II, and with many accompanying lenses like the RF24mm F1.4 L VCM and RF50mm F1.4 L VCM.
“Customers are Canon’s greatest strength, and we strive to exceed their expectations – with hard work, quality products and innovation front and center, we’ve reached number one within the industry in the U.S. At the core of Canon is our employees who have helped to achieve this great success while empowering our visual storytellers.” — Hiroto Kato, vice president, Business Planning & Strategy.
For the professional photographer on the sidelines of world-class sporting events, and working videographers looking to document commercial and personal projects, Canon cameras and lenses have proven to be a strong addition to the gear bags of any visual storyteller looking for high-quality images and video.
The Popularity of the Canon R6 Mark II
Yet, while the Canon R1 might currently be considered the flagship of the company’s mirrorless fleet, the R6 Mark II has been the most popular and best-selling for a reason. With a highly affordable price that has now dropped to below $ 2,500 USD, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a versatile mirrorless body for the multimedia creator.
With its 24.2MP CMOS sensor that pairs with updated processing for more improved AF, impressive 4K 60p 10-bit video, and faster overall performance, the R6 Mark II features intuitive handling, a redesigned top plate for easier access to different shooting modes, and HDR-PQ recording.
If you’ve ever considered the Canon R6 Mark II in the past, or are someone who likes to jump onto hype trains when they’re fully going, here are the full specs for the R6 Mark II and some purchase options below.
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- 4K60 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 3
- External 6K ProRes RAW Recording
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- 12 fps Mech. Shutter, 40 fps E. Shutter
- Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
- 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
- 3" 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
- Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
- Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Matching strong photo performance with apt video capabilities, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a versatile mirrorless body for the multimedia creator. An updated 24.2MP CMOS sensor pairs with updated processing for more improved AF, impressive 4K 60p 10-bit video, and faster overall performance.
