Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has lower Weight (699 g vs 1750 g)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 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 C500 Mark II is 24mm wider, 40mm taller, and 75mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark III.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1051 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ more lensesCanon 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 C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — 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
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Weight
699 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 51,200 — 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 C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema 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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C500 Mark II or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 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 C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 1051 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark III is $13,200 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.