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
JVC
GY-HM250
Compact 4K streaming camcorder with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 12x zoom, built-in lower-thirds graphics, 3G-SDI, and RTMP/Zixi streaming.
$2,195
Launch priceReleased Apr 2018
EOS R6 Mark III is 7.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
GY-HM250
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 12.4 MP)
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
GY-HM250
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 GY-HM250.
EOS R6 Mark III is 119 g heavier than GY-HM250.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 72mm GY-HM250
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
GY-HM250
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
GY-HM250
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GY-HM250
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
GY-HM250: 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 -3 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 12.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GY-HM250
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
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher 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
GY-HM250
Pros
- ✓Built-in broadcast overlay engine
- ✓4K30 + 4:2:2 HD 50Mbps
- ✓3G-SDI + HDMI outputs
- ✓Dual XLR + dual SD slots
- ✓RTMP / Zixi / Wowza streaming
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch sensor
- –4K limited to 30p
- –12x zoom only
- –Older Connected Cam platform
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 portraits, EOS R6 Mark III or GY-HM250?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GY-HM250 — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and GY-HM250?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and GY-HM250 is 12.4 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and GY-HM250 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GY-HM250 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the GY-HM250?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. GY-HM250 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and GY-HM250?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and GY-HM250 weighs 580 g, so the GY-HM250 is 119 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and GY-HM250 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. GY-HM250: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and GY-HM250 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. GY-HM250: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the GY-HM250, giving the GY-HM250 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and GY-HM250 at $2,195. The GY-HM250 is $604 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 JVC press materials.