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 priceReleased Nov 2025
GoPro
MAX2
True 8K 360 action camera with twist-and-go replaceable lenses, 29MP 360 photos, 4K100 spherical slo-mo, 10-bit GP-Log, six mics, and 5m waterproof rugged body.
$500
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
MAX2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF frame coverage (100 % 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 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MAX2
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 4mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than MAX2.
EOS R6 Mark III is 119 g heavier than MAX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 72mm MAX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MAX2
134 × 91 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MAX2
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
MAX2
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
MAX2: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
MAX2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 699 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
MAX2
Pros
- ✓True 8K 360 video (21% more pixels vs rivals)
- ✓Field-replaceable twist-on lenses
- ✓4K100 360 slo-mo + 5.6K60 360
- ✓10-bit GP-Log + 300Mbps (GoPro Labs)
- ✓4K60 single-lens + 180° HyperView POV
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing in Quik
- –$100 more than HERO13 Black
- –1/2.3-inch dual sensors
- –8K runtime shorter than 5.6K modes
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or MAX2?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for MAX2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and MAX2?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and MAX2 is 29 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and MAX2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while MAX2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the MAX2?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. MAX2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and MAX2?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and MAX2 weighs 580 g, so the MAX2 is 119 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and MAX2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. MAX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and MAX2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. MAX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the MAX2, giving the MAX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and MAX2 at $500. The MAX2 is $2,299 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.