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
Sony
Alpha 6400
Popular APS-C body with fast AF and 11fps burst for enthusiasts.
$899
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 Mark III is 6.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
Alpha 6400
2 categories tied
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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
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)
Alpha 6400
120 × 67 × 60 mm
403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 18mm wider, 32mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 6400.
EOS R6 Mark III is 296 g heavier than Alpha 6400.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 60mm Alpha 6400
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Alpha 6400
120 × 67 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
Alpha 6400
120 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 6400
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 6400
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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…
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
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6400
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 59.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Weight
403 g vs 699 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
Alpha 6400
Pros
- ✓Fast AF
- ✓Compact
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older design
- –No headphone jack
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or Alpha 6400?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6400 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 6400?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and Alpha 6400 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 6400 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 6400 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the Alpha 6400?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 6400 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 6400?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and Alpha 6400 weighs 403 g, so the Alpha 6400 is 296 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 6400 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6400: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 6400 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. Alpha 6400: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 410 shots for the Alpha 6400, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and Alpha 6400 at $899. The Alpha 6400 is $1,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.