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-E3
Minimal rangefinder-style X body with 24MP X-Trans III and 4K video.
$899
Released Sep 2017
EOS R6 Mark II is 5.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X-E3
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 23 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 14 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-E3
121 × 74 × 43 mm
337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 17mm wider, 25mm taller, and 46mm thicker than X-E3.
EOS R6 Mark II is 343 g heavier than X-E3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 43mm X-E3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X-E3
121 × 74 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-E3
121 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X-E3
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 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-E3
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 23 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-E3
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.3, 73.9, 42.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
337 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓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-E3
Pros
- ✓Compact rangefinder style
- ✓24MP X-Trans III
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed rear screen
- –Older AF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or X-E3?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X-E3 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E3?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X-E3 is 24.3 MP, so the X-E3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-E3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-E3?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-E3 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E3?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X-E3 weighs 337 g, so the X-E3 is 343 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E3 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-E3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E3 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-E3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 350 shots for the X-E3, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X-E3 at $899. The X-E3 is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.