Canon
EOS 80D
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and strong video features for its era.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
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 priceReleased Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 80D
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 15 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 80D
139 × 105 × 79 mm
730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
EOS 80D is 10mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark III but it is also 1mm wider and 7mm taller.
EOS 80D is 31 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 79mm EOS 80D · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 80D
139 × 105 mm
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85.6 × 54 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 80D
139 × 79 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 80D
22.5 × 15 mm · APS-C
338 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 80D
✓ 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 80D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 105.2, 78.5
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 80D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –Superseded by 90D
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR platform
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS 80D or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 80D — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS 80D is 24.2 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 80D and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 80D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 80D or the EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS 80D reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS 80D weighs 730 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 31 g lighter.
Do the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS 80D: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 80D and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS 80D: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 80D and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 80D launched at $1,199 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS 80D is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.