EOS M3vs EOS R6 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Quick take: The eos m3 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 670g body only |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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