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
Released Nov 2025
Canon
EOS RP
Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.
$999
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 Mark III is 6.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
EOS RP
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
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
138 × 98 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
138 × 88 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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS RP
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
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 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 filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
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 8.5/10 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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.