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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

Released Nov 2025

vs

DJI

Osmo Action 4

1/1.3-inch sensor action camera with 10-bit D-Log M and strong stabilization.

$299

Released Aug 2023

EOS R6 Mark III is 2.3 years newer.

Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

1categories

Osmo Action 4

Travel

3 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark III wins 4 categories·Osmo Action 4 wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 12,800)
  • BOsmo Action 4 has lower Weight (145 g vs 699 g)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 10 MP)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIIOsmo Action 4
Resolution32.5 MP10 MP
SensorFull Frame1/1.3-inch
ISO max64,00012,800
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight699 g145 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)

Osmo Action 4

71 × 44 × 33 mm

145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

EOS R6 Mark III is 68mm wider, 54mm taller, and 56mm thicker than Osmo Action 4.

EOS R6 Mark III is 554 g heavier than Osmo Action 4.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 33mm Osmo Action 4

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

Osmo Action 4

71 × 44 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

Osmo Action 4

71 × 33 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

Osmo Action 4: 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 IIIOsmo Action 4
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark III

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 0 — higher is better

  • 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

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    64,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • Resolution

    32.5 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    145 g vs 699 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Battery life (CIPA)Both 640 shots
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

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

Osmo Action 4

Pros

  • 10-bit D-Log M
  • Good low light for action cam
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Superseded by Action 5 Pro
  • Fixed lens

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 4
Resolution
32.5 MP3.3× more
10 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1/1.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
1/1.3-inch
AA filter
Yes
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 4
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Fixed focus
AF points / zones
1053
0
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 4
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2× more
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps2.7× more
15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
150 frames2.5× more
60 frames
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 4
Max resolution
7K RAW
4K
4K max frame rate
120 fps
120 fps
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps13× more
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ / HLG
D-Log M / standard profiles
Codecs
CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S, H.265, H.264
H.264, HEVC
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 4
Weight
699 g
145 g−554 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark III or Osmo Action 4?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Action 4 — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 4?

EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and Osmo Action 4 is 10 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 4 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while osmo Action 4 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the Osmo Action 4?

EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. Osmo Action 4 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 4?

EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and Osmo Action 4 weighs 145 g, so the Osmo Action 4 is 554 g lighter.

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

EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 4: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 4 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. Osmo Action 4: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 4, giving the Osmo Action 4 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and Osmo Action 4 at $299. The Osmo Action 4 is $2,500 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.