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EOS R6 Mark III

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 price

Released Nov 2025

vs
sd Quattro

Sigma

sd Quattro

Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.

$999

Launch price

Released Feb 2016

EOS R6 Mark III is 9.7 years newer.

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Wins

13categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

2categories

sd Quattro

WildlifeTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark III wins 5 categories·sd Quattro wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 6,400)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIIsd Quattro
Resolution32.5 MP29 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max64,0006,400
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stop6-stop
Weight699 g625 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark III front view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 98 × 88 mm

699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

sd Quattro front view

sd Quattro

147 × 95 × 91 mm

625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)

EOS R6 Mark III is 9mm narrower and 2mm thinner than sd Quattro but it is also 3mm taller.

EOS R6 Mark III is 74 g heavier than sd Quattro.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 91mm sd Quattro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark III back view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 98 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

sd Quattro back view

sd Quattro

147 × 95 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark III top view

EOS R6 Mark III

138 × 88 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

sd Quattro top view

sd Quattro

147 × 91 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

sd Quattro

23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

364 mm² area

2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark III

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

sd Quattro: 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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIIsd Quattro
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Travel
7.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark III

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 9 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    64,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

sd Quattro

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • EVF magnification

    1.09 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    625 g vs 699 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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

sd Quattro

Pros

  • Unique Foveon color
  • High acutance
  • Distinct rendering

Cons

  • Slow
  • Poor high ISO
  • SA mount limited

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark III
sd Quattro
Resolution
32.5 MP+12%
29 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
23.5 x 15.5 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark III
sd Quattro
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R6 Mark III
sd Quattro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
64,000+3.3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS R6 Mark III
sd Quattro
Shutter type
Mechanical / Electronic 1st Curtain + Electronic
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or sd Quattro?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for sd Quattro — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and sd Quattro?

EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the sd Quattro?

EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and sd Quattro?

EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the sd Quattro is 74 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and sd Quattro record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark III and sd Quattro weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. sd Quattro: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the sd Quattro the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and sd Quattro at $999. The sd Quattro is $1,800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Sigma press materials.