How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Canon
Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Short AnswerThe Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Canon EOS R6 Mark II split the spec sheet evenly, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
Camera A
Canon EOS R6 Mark III
- Launch Price
- $2,799
- Announced
- 2025-11
MirrorlessFull Frame32.5 MPCanon RF
VS
Camera B
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Launch Price
- $2,499
- Announced
- 2022-11
MirrorlessFull Frame24.2 MPCanon RF
Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS R6 Mark III
Continuous ShootingTie
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R6 Mark III
WeightCanon EOS R6 Mark II
Launch PriceCanon EOS R6 Mark II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A32.5
B24.2
Electronic Burst (fps)
A40
B40
Stabilization (Stops)
A8.5
B8
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A699
B670
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Canon EOS R6 Mark III If…
- Higher resolution (32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Higher image stabilization (8.5 stops vs 8 stops)
Choose Canon EOS R6 Mark II If…
- Lighter body (670 g vs 699 g)
- Costs less at launch ($2499 vs $2799)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 64000 | 102400 |
| Stabilization | 8.5 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 1053 |
| Low-Light AF | — | -6.5 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 40 fps | 40 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 3.69M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 7K 60p | — |
| Log Profile | Canon Log 2/3 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 699 g | 670 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 450 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | — |
| Launch Price | 2799 | 2499 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.