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
Ricoh
GR IIIx
GR III with a tighter 40mm equivalent GR lens for a natural street, travel, and documentary perspective.
$999
Released Sep 2021
EOS R6 V is 4.6 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
GR IIIx
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 200 shots)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IIIx has lower Weight (262 g vs 688 g)
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)
GR IIIx
109 × 62 × 35 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS R6 V is 32mm wider, 21mm taller, and 45mm thicker than GR IIIx.
EOS R6 V is 426 g heavier than GR IIIx.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 35mm GR IIIx
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
GR IIIx
109 × 62 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
GR IIIx
109 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
GR IIIx
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 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GR IIIx: mount data unavailable
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
6097 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IIIx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 35.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
262 g vs 688 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
GR IIIx
Pros
- ✓40mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓3-axis SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or GR IIIx?
EOS R6 V scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for GR IIIx — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and GR IIIx?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and GR IIIx is 24.24 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR IIIx have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR IIIx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the GR IIIx?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IIIx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and GR IIIx?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and GR IIIx weighs 262 g, so the GR IIIx is 426 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and GR IIIx record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. GR IIIx: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and GR IIIx weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. GR IIIx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 200 shots for the GR IIIx, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and GR IIIx at $999. The GR IIIx is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.