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
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Released Feb 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 8 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
FX2
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 759)
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)
FX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III and FX2 share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark III is 21 g lighter than FX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 88mm FX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
FX2
138 × 98 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
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark III
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX2
✓ 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 -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark III supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or FX2?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and FX2?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and FX2 is 33 MP, so the FX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and FX2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the FX2?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. FX2 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and FX2?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and FX2 weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 21 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and FX2 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. FX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and FX2 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. FX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 640 shots for the FX2, giving the FX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and FX2 at $2,499. The FX2 is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.