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-T3
APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.
$1,499
Released Sep 2018
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X-T3
5 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 36 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 390 shots)
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-T3
133 × 93 × 59 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 6mm wider, 6mm taller, and 30mm thicker than X-T3.
EOS R6 Mark II is 141 g heavier than X-T3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 59mm X-T3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X-T3
133 × 93 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-T3
133 × 59 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X-T3
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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-T3
✓ 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 -3 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
X-T3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8
Weight
539 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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-T3
Pros
- ✓10-bit 4K internal
- ✓26MP
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Superseded
- –APS-C
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or X-T3?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for X-T3 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-T3?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X-T3 is 26.1 MP, so the X-T3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-T3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-T3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-T3?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-T3?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X-T3 weighs 539 g, so the X-T3 is 141 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-T3 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-T3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-T3 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-T3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 390 shots for the X-T3, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X-T3 at $1,499. The X-T3 is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.