Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
OM System
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Compact pro MFT with IBIS and weather sealing.
$1,199
Released Oct 2019
EOS R6 V is 6.6 years newer.
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EOS R6 V
Wins
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 V is 8mm shorter than OM-D E-M5 Mark III but it is also 8mm wider and 8mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 108 g heavier than OM-D E-M5 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 72mm OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Weight
580 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Pros
- ✓Compact pro
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –Older
- –MFT
- –Superseded
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Canon EOS R6 V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 V or OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for OM-D E-M5 Mark III — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and OM-D E-M5 Mark III is 20.4 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M5 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-D E-M5 Mark III has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-D E-M5 Mark III reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M5 Mark III?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and OM-D E-M5 Mark III weighs 580 g, so the OM-D E-M5 Mark III is 108 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M5 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and OM-D E-M5 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. OM-D E-M5 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M5 Mark III, giving the OM-D E-M5 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and OM-D E-M5 Mark III at $1,199. The OM-D E-M5 Mark III is $1,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.