Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Insta360
GO 3S
Thumb-sized 4K POV camera with magnetic mounting, Action Pod remote preview, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof body.
$400
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
GO 3S is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
GO 3S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- BGO 3S has lower Weight (135.4 g vs 670 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GO 3S
54 × 25 × 26 mm
135.4 g (0.30 lb / 4.78 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 84mm wider, 74mm taller, and 63mm thicker than GO 3S.
EOS R6 Mark II is 535 g heavier than GO 3S.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 26mm GO 3S
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3S
54 × 25 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3S
54 × 26 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
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
GO 3S: mount data unavailable
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 points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
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 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
GO 3S
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 54.4, 24.8, 25.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
135.4 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
GO 3S
Pros
- ✓4K30 in a 39g body
- ✓Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
- ✓FlowState + Horizon Lock
- ✓10m waterproof (camera only)
- ✓140 min runtime with Action Pod
Cons
- –Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Fixed 16mm lens
- –Action Pod not waterproof
- –Built-in storage only (64/128GB)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or GO 3S?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GO 3S — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GO 3S?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GO 3S is 12 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GO 3S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO 3S does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and GO 3S?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and GO 3S weighs 135.4 g, so the GO 3S is 535 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and GO 3S record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. GO 3S: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and GO 3S weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. GO 3S: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and GO 3S at $400. The GO 3S is $2,099 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.