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 priceReleased Nov 2025
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS R6 Mark III is 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 4,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III is 8mm narrower, 44mm shorter, and 141mm thinner than FX9.
EOS R6 Mark III is 1301 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 229mm FX9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 143 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame
671 mm² area
1.3× 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
FX9
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 4,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark III or FX9?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX9 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and FX9?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and FX9?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 1301 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and FX9 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and FX9 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and FX9 at $10,998. The EOS R6 Mark III is $8,199 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.