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 R5
Short AnswerCanon EOS R6 Mark III wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but 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
Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS R5
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R6 Mark III
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R6 Mark III
WeightCanon EOS R6 Mark III
Launch PriceCanon EOS R6 Mark III
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A32.5
B45
Electronic Burst (fps)
A40
B20
Stabilization (Stops)
A8.5
B8
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A699
B738
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Canon EOS R6 Mark III If…
- Higher continuous shooting (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (8.5 stops vs 8 stops)
- Lighter body (699 g vs 738 g)
- Costs less at launch ($2799 vs $3899)
Choose Canon EOS R5 If…
- Higher resolution (45 MP vs 32.5 MP)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP | 45 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 64000 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 8.5 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | — | -6 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 40 fps | 20 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 7K 60p | 8K 30p |
| Log Profile | Canon Log 2/3 | Canon Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 699 g | 738 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 320 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2799 | 3899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.