Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
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 3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
10 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 150 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 19 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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 R6 Mark II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Weight
680 g vs 699 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 8 stops — 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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 Mark II or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark III — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 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 R6 Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 19 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark II is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.