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
OM System
Tough TG-6
Olympus-era rugged waterproof compact with 12MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 4x zoom, 4K30 video, 1cm macro, 15m waterproof, and TruePic VIII — predecessor to TG-7.
$449
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
EOS R6 Mark III is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
Tough TG-6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 12 MP)
- 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
Tough TG-6
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 Tough TG-6.
EOS R6 Mark III is 119 g heavier than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 72mm Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-6
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
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85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Weight
580 g vs 699 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
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
Tough TG-6
Pros
- ✓15m waterproof + 2.1m shockproof
- ✓f/2.0 25-100mm equivalent zoom
- ✓1cm Variable Macro System
- ✓4K30 + 1080p120 slow-mo
- ✓Built-in GPS + fisheye converter support
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch small sensor
- –Superseded by TG-7 (no USB-C)
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Micro USB 2.0 only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark III or Tough TG-6?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Tough TG-6?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Tough TG-6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the Tough TG-6?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Tough TG-6?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the Tough TG-6 is 119 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the Tough TG-6, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The Tough TG-6 is $2,350 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 OM System press materials.