Canon EOS R3vs D6
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the d6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | D6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £3,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K UHD 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 14fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~3580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 1450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | D6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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