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
Launch priceReleased May 2026
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 V is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 4,000)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 627)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 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 V is 4mm narrower, 59mm shorter, and 149mm thinner than FX9.
EOS R6 V is 1312 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 229mm FX9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
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 V
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 V
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 4,000 — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 627 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
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 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
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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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 wildlife, EOS R6 V or FX9?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX9 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and FX9?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and FX9?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R6 V is 1312 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and FX9 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and FX9 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and FX9 at $10,998. The EOS R6 V is $8,499 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.