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EOS R6 Mark III

Canon

EOS R6 Mark III

Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Nov 2025

vs

Canon

EOS RP

Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.

$999

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

EOS R6 Mark III is 6.7 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

3categories

EOS RP

PortraitTravel

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark III wins 4 categories·EOS RP wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
  • BEOS RP has higher AF points / zones (4779 vs 1053)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIIEOS RP
Resolution32.5 MP26.2 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max64,00040,000
Burst40 fps5 fps
4K120 fps25 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight699 g485 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark III front view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 98 × 88 mm

699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

EOS RP

133 × 85 × 70 mm

485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)

EOS R6 Mark III is 6mm wider, 13mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS RP.

EOS R6 Mark III is 214 g heavier than EOS RP.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 70mm EOS RP

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark III back view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 98 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS RP

133 × 85 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark III top view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 88 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS RP

133 × 70 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

EOS RP

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark III

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

EOS RP

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIIEOS RP
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark III

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

EOS RP

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.5, 85, 70

  • AF points / zones

    4779 vs 1053 — higher is better

  • Weight

    485 g vs 699 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Battery life (CIPA)Both 640 shots
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R6 Mark III

Pros

  • 32.5MP full-frame sensor
  • 7K RAW video & 4K 120p
  • 40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
  • 8.5-stop IBIS

Cons

  • Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
  • Smaller LCD than R5 II
  • LP-E6P required for full features

EOS RP

Pros

  • Lowest-cost Canon full-frame RF
  • Compact and light
  • Dual Pixel AF
  • Fully articulating screen

Cons

  • 4K video crop
  • Single card slot
  • No IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark III
EOS RP
Resolution
32.5 MP+24%
26.2 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS RP
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC 8
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS RP
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
64,000+0.7 stops
40,000
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS RP
Shutter type
Mechanical / Electronic 1st Curtain + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or EOS RP?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS RP — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS RP?

EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS RP does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the EOS RP?

EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS RP?

EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 214 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS RP record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS RP weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. EOS RP: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the EOS RP, giving the EOS RP the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $1,800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.