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
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
X2D II 100C
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 100)
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
X2D II 100C
150 × 104 × 77 mm
895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 12mm narrower and 6mm shorter than X2D II 100C but it is also 11mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark III is 196 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 77mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
150 × 104 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
150 × 77 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X2D II 100C
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
X2D II 100C: 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
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104, 77
Resolution
100 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 Mark III or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark III — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and X2D II 100C?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and X2D II 100C weighs 895 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 196 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 520 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The EOS R6 Mark III is $5,700 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 Hasselblad press materials.