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
Pentax
K-3 II
24MP APS-C DSLR with pixel shift resolution, GPS, and no AA filter for detail-focused work.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Apr 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
K-3 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 101)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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
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K-3 II
132 × 102 × 78 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 3mm shorter than K-3 II but it is also 7mm wider and 11mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 30 g lighter than K-3 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 78mm K-3 II
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
K-3 II
132 × 102 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-3 II
132 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
K-3 II
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
K-3 II
Pentax K
70+
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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 101 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-3 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.5, 101.5, 77.5
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
24.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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
K-3 II
Pros
- ✓Pixel shift hi-res
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓GPS built-in
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Superseded by K-3 III
- –DSLR
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or K-3 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for K-3 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and K-3 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and K-3 II is 24.4 MP, so the K-3 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and K-3 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-3 II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the K-3 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. K-3 II reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and K-3 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and K-3 II weighs 700 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 30 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and K-3 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. K-3 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and K-3 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. K-3 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the K-3 II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and K-3 II at $1,099. The K-3 II is $1,400 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 Pentax press materials.