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
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Released Nov 2020
EOS R6 V is 5.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
FX6
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 627)
- AEOS R6 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
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)
FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
EOS R6 V is 33mm shorter and 73mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 28mm wider.
EOS R6 V is 202 g lighter than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
FX6
114 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX6
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 627 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
FX6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 V or FX6?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX6 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and FX6?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and FX6?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the EOS R6 V is 202 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX6 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 V and FX6 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 520 shots for the FX6, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and FX6 at $5,999. The EOS R6 V is $3,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.