EOS R6 Mark IIvs FX3
VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
Who should buy what
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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