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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
PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon

PowerShot SX740 HS

Pocket travel superzoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 40x 24–960mm OIS lens, 4K video, and 180° tilting selfie screen.

$399

Launch price

Released Aug 2018

EOS R6 Mark III is 7.2 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

1categories

PowerShot SX740 HS

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark III wins 5 categories·PowerShot SX740 HS wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 800)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 59.94 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIIPowerShot SX740 HS
Resolution32.5 MP20.3 MP
SensorFull Frame1/2.3"
ISO max64,000800
Burst40 fps10 fps
4K120 fps29.97 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight699 g275 g
Battery640 shots265 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

PowerShot SX740 HS front view

PowerShot SX740 HS

109 × 63 × 41 mm

275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)

EOS R6 Mark III is 29mm wider, 35mm taller, and 47mm thicker than PowerShot SX740 HS.

EOS R6 Mark III is 424 g heavier than PowerShot SX740 HS.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 41mm PowerShot SX740 HS

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

PowerShot SX740 HS back view

PowerShot SX740 HS

109 × 63 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

PowerShot SX740 HS top view

PowerShot SX740 HS

109 × 41 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark III

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

PowerShot SX740 HS: 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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIIPowerShot SX740 HS
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark III

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    64,000 vs 800 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

PowerShot SX740 HS

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 109, 63, 41

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, MPEG-4

  • Weight

    275 g vs 699 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

PowerShot SX740 HS

Pros

  • 40x 24–960mm optical zoom
  • 4K UHD video
  • 180° tilting LCD for selfies
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
  • 10fps burst with AF lock

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • No built-in EVF
  • Slow telephoto aperture
  • Discontinued (2025)

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark III
PowerShot SX740 HS
Resolution
32.5 MP+60%
20.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
1/2.3"
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark III
PowerShot SX740 HS
Aperture
3.3-6.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-960mm
EOS R6 Mark III
PowerShot SX740 HS
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC 8
EOS R6 Mark III
PowerShot SX740 HS
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
64,000+6.3 stops
800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
3,200
EOS R6 Mark III
PowerShot SX740 HS
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 PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 275 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 424 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. PowerShot SX740 HS: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 265 shots for the PowerShot SX740 HS, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and PowerShot SX740 HS at $399. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $2,400 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.