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PYXIS 6K

Modular full-frame 6K cinema box camera with 13-stop dynamic range, dual native ISO, L-Mount, dual CFexpress slots, and 12G-SDI output.

$3,389

Launch price

Released Apr 2024

vs
EOS R6 Mark III

Canon

EOS R6 Mark III

Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Nov 2025

EOS R6 Mark III is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

PYXIS 6K

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

5categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PYXIS 6K wins 1 categories·EOS R6 Mark III wins 4 categories
  • BEOS R6 Mark III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
  • BEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
  • BEOS R6 Mark III has lower Weight (699 g vs 1500 g)
  • BEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • APYXIS 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 40 fps)

Key specs at a glance

PYXIS 6KEOS R6 Mark III
Resolution24.4 MP32.5 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max25,60064,000
Burst60 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo8.5-stop
Weight1500 g699 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PYXIS 6K

151 × 119 × 106 mm

1500 g (3.31 lb / 52.91 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

EOS R6 Mark III front view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 98 × 88 mm

699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)

PYXIS 6K is 13mm wider, 21mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark III.

PYXIS 6K is 801 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.

Depth (front-to-back): 106mm PYXIS 6K · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

PYXIS 6K

151 × 119 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R6 Mark III back view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 98 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

PYXIS 6K

151 × 106 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R6 Mark III top view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 88 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PYXIS 6K

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

EOS R6 Mark III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

PYXIS 6K: mount data unavailable

EOS R6 Mark III

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePYXIS 6KEOS R6 Mark III
Portrait
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
1.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PYXIS 6K

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human face, Object tracking

  • Codecs

    Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 151, 119, 106

  • Burst (electronic)

    60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark III

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Codecs

    Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 400 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Weight

    699 g vs 1500 g — lower is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

PYXIS 6K

Pros

  • Full-frame 6048×4032 6K open gate
  • 13 stops dynamic range
  • Dual native ISO 400 / 3200
  • Dual CFexpress Type B + 12G-SDI
  • 1500-nit 4-inch touchscreen

Cons

  • Box body needs rigging
  • Heavy at 1.5 kg body-only
  • Requires external power for long shoots
  • AF limited to compatible L-Mount lenses

EOS R6 Mark III

Pros

  • 32.5MP full-frame sensor
  • 7K RAW video & 4K 120p
  • 40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
  • 8.5-stop IBIS

Cons

  • Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
  • Smaller LCD than R5 II
  • LP-E6P required for full features

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PYXIS 6K
EOS R6 Mark III
Resolution
24.4 MP
32.5 MP+33%
Sensor type
Full-frame HDR CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36 × 24 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
PYXIS 6K
EOS R6 Mark III
Processor
Blackmagic OS
DIGIC X
PYXIS 6K
EOS R6 Mark III
ISO min (native)
400
100−300 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
64,000+1.3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
PYXIS 6K
EOS R6 Mark III
Shutter type
Electronic rolling shutter
Mechanical / Electronic 1st Curtain + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, PYXIS 6K or EOS R6 Mark III?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for PYXIS 6K — 699g — manageable for travel.

What's the resolution difference between the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark III?

PYXIS 6K is 24.4 MP and EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?

PYXIS 6K does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PYXIS 6K or the EOS R6 Mark III?

PYXIS 6K reaches 60 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark III?

PYXIS 6K weighs 1500 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 801 g lighter.

Do the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?

PYXIS 6K: 6K Open Gate (6048 × 4032) (max), 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.

Are the PYXIS 6K and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?

PYXIS 6K: No. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.

How much does each cost?

PYXIS 6K launched at $3,389 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark III is $590 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Canon press materials.