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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
Osmo Action 6

DJI

Osmo Action 6

Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.

$379

Launch price

Released Nov 2025

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

8categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

3categories

Osmo Action 6

Sports & ActionTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark III wins 4 categories·Osmo Action 6 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)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has lower Weight (149 g vs 699 g)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIIOsmo Action 6
Resolution32.5 MP38 MP
SensorFull Frame1/1.1 inch
ISO max64,00051,200
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight699 g149 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

Osmo Action 6 front view

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 × 33 mm

149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

EOS R6 Mark III is 66mm wider, 51mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Osmo Action 6.

EOS R6 Mark III is 550 g heavier than Osmo Action 6.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 33mm Osmo Action 6

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

Osmo Action 6 back view

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 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

Osmo Action 6 top view

Osmo Action 6

73 × 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 6: 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 6
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
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…

  • Codecs

    Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • 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

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 6

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonBalancing…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    149 g vs 699 g — lower is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    38 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better

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 6

Pros

  • 8K 30p video
  • 1/1.1-inch sensor
  • Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
  • 20m waterproof without case

Cons

  • 8K has mode limitations
  • Fixed ultra-wide lens
  • Small sensor vs compact cameras

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 6
Resolution
32.5 MP
38 MP+17%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1/1.1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
1/1.1 inch
AA filter
Yes
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 6
Aperture
f/2.0-f/4.0
Field of view
155 °
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 6
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 6
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
64,000+0.3 stops
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
EOS R6 Mark III
Osmo Action 6
Shutter type
Mechanical / Electronic 1st Curtain + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark III or Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Action 6 — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 6 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo Action 6 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 6?

EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 550 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 6 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark III and Osmo Action 6 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. Osmo Action 6: 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 6, giving the Osmo Action 6 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and Osmo Action 6 at $379. The Osmo Action 6 is $2,420 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.