Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Released Jun 2017
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
Released Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 8.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6.5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 14mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark III but it is also 6mm wider and 12mm taller.
EOS 6D Mark II is 66 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark III
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 45 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS 6D Mark II or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 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 EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 66 g lighter.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,200 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 6D Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS 6D Mark II is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.