Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Insta360
X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Released Sep 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 2 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X3
1 categories tied
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 6,400)
- BX3 has lower Weight (180 g vs 680 g)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- BX3 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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)
X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 16mm shorter than X3 but it is also 92mm wider and 55mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 500 g heavier than X3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 33mm X3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X3
46 × 114 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
X3
46 × 33 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
X3: 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…
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 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
X3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or X3?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X3 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X3?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X3 is 72 MP, so the X3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X3?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X3?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X3 weighs 180 g, so the X3 is 500 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X3 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X3 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the X3, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X3 at $449. The X3 is $2,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.