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
Sony
FX3
Compact full-frame cinema line camera with S-Cinetone and pro video ergonomics.
$3,899
Released Feb 2021
EOS R6 V is 5.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
FX3
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 627)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- BFX3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
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)
FX3
130 × 78 × 85 mm
715 g (1.58 lb / 25.22 oz)
EOS R6 V is 5mm thinner than FX3 but it is also 12mm wider and 6mm taller.
EOS R6 V is 27 g lighter than FX3.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 85mm FX3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
FX3
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
FX3
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX3
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX3
✓ 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 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 627 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Horse, Vehicle…
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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 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
FX3
Pros
- ✓Cinema form factor
- ✓S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
- ✓Compact for gimbals
- ✓Full-frame sensor
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Still photo ergonomics limited
- –Single card slot
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or FX3?
EOS R6 V scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for FX3 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and FX3?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and FX3 is 12.1 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX3 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the FX3?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. FX3 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and FX3?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and FX3 weighs 715 g, so the EOS R6 V is 27 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX3 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. FX3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 V and FX3 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. FX3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 580 shots for the FX3, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and FX3 at $3,899. The EOS R6 V is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.