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
Hasselblad
X1D II 50C
50MP medium format mirrorless with iconic Hasselblad design.
$5,750
Released Jun 2019
EOS R6 Mark III is 6.4 years newer.
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EOS R6 Mark III
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X1D II 50C
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III and X1D II 50C share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark III is 21 g lighter than X1D II 50C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 88mm X1D II 50C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 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
X1D II 50C
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X1D II 50C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.7× 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
X1D II 50C: 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 -2 EV — lower 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 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X1D II 50C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
X1D II 50C
Pros
- ✓Medium format look
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓50MP
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Expensive
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for X1D II 50C — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and X1D II 50C is 50 MP, so the X1D II 50C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and X1D II 50C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x1D II 50C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. X1D II 50C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and X1D II 50C weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 21 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and X1D II 50C record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. X1D II 50C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and X1D II 50C weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. X1D II 50C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the X1D II 50C, giving the X1D II 50C the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and X1D II 50C at $5,750. The EOS R6 Mark III is $2,951 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.