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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

Released Nov 2025

vs

Sony

Alpha 7R II

Historic 42MP mirrorless that proved high-resolution full-frame could work.

$3,199

Released Jun 2015

EOS R6 Mark III is 10.4 years newer.

Wins

13categories

EOS R6 Mark III

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

3categories

Alpha 7R II

PortraitLandscape

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark III wins 5 categories·Alpha 7R II wins 0 categories
  • 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 5 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 399)
  • AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIIAlpha 7R II
Resolution32.5 MP42.4 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max64,00025,600
Burst40 fps5 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8.5-stop4.5-stop
Weight699 g625 g
Battery640 shots290 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)

Alpha 7R II

127 × 96 × 60 mm

625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)

EOS R6 Mark III is 12mm wider, 3mm taller, and 28mm thicker than Alpha 7R II.

EOS R6 Mark III is 74 g heavier than Alpha 7R II.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 60mm Alpha 7R II

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

Alpha 7R II

127 × 96 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

Alpha 7R II

127 × 60 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark III

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Alpha 7R II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark III

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Alpha 7R II

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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 IIIAlpha 7R II
Portrait
8.0Excellent
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.5Good
7.5Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins

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…

  • 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

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5 fps — 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 7R II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126.9, 95.7, 60.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4

  • Resolution

    42.4 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    625 g vs 699 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz

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 7R II

Pros

  • 42MP milestone
  • 5-axis IBIS
  • Historic importance

Cons

  • Very dated AF
  • Old video
  • Superseded many times

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark III
Alpha 7R II
Resolution
32.5 MP
42.4 MP+30%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark III
Alpha 7R II
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones
10532.6× more
399
AF frame coverage
100 %+6%
94 %
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV
-2 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Human
EOS R6 Mark III
Alpha 7R II
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2.4× more
5 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps8× more
5 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
150 frames+25%
120 frames
EOS R6 Mark III
Alpha 7R II
Max resolution
7K RAW
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
120 fps4× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps17.3× more
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ / HLG
S-Log2
Codecs
CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S, H.265, H.264
XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4, H.264
EOS R6 Mark III
Alpha 7R II
Weight
699 g
625 g−74 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or Alpha 7R II?

EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Alpha 7R II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 7R II?

EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and Alpha 7R II is 42.4 MP, so the Alpha 7R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 7R II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R II has 4.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the Alpha 7R II?

EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R II reaches 5 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 7R II?

EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and Alpha 7R II weighs 625 g, so the Alpha 7R II is 74 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 7R II record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R II: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark III and Alpha 7R II weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. Alpha 7R II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 290 shots for the Alpha 7R II, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and Alpha 7R II at $3,199. The EOS R6 Mark III is $400 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.