Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Sony
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Released Sep 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 2 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
FX30
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 495)
- BFX30 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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)
FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 9mm wider, 21mm taller, and 4mm thicker than FX30.
EOS R6 Mark II is 34 g heavier than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 85mm FX30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
FX30
130 × 78 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
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX30
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 495 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
FX30
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
646 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or FX30?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for FX30 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX30?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the FX30 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the FX30?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and FX30?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the FX30 is 34 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and FX30 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and FX30 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The FX30 is $700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.