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
Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Released Jun 2015
EOS R6 Mark III is 10.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
GR II
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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 RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 10 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 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)
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 21mm wider, 36mm taller, and 54mm thicker than GR II.
EOS R6 Mark III is 448 g heavier than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 35mm GR II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
GR II
117 × 63 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
GR II
117 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
2.3× 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
GR II: 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…
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
251 g vs 699 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or GR II?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for GR II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and GR II?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and GR II is 16.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and GR II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the GR II?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and GR II?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the GR II is 448 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and GR II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and GR II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and GR II at $799. The GR II is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.