Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Fujifilm
X-A3
Stylish entry X-mount body with 24MP APS-C output and a flip-up touchscreen.
$599
Released Aug 2016
EOS R6 Mark II is 6.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X-A3
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 10 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6 fps)
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)
X-A3
117 × 67 × 40 mm
339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 22mm wider, 32mm taller, and 48mm thicker than X-A3.
EOS R6 Mark II is 341 g heavier than X-A3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 40mm X-A3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X-A3
117 × 67 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
X-A3
117 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X-A3
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X-A3
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-A3
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.9, 66.9, 40.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
339 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
X-A3
Pros
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Flip-up screen
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No 4K
- –Entry controls
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or X-A3?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for X-A3 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-A3?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-A3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-A3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-A3?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-A3 reaches 6 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-A3?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X-A3 weighs 339 g, so the X-A3 is 341 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-A3 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-A3: Full HD.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-A3 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-A3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 410 shots for the X-A3, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X-A3 at $599. The X-A3 is $1,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.