EOS R6 Mark IIIvs X-E3
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III (2025)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Hybrid photo & video professionals, sports and wildlife shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video Professionals, Sports And Wildlife Shooters — EOS R6 Mark III (2025): The EOS R6 Mark III takes everything that made the Mark II a hybrid favourite and pushes it further — a faster stacked sensor, smarter autofocus, and genuinely professional video specs. It's the most complete all-rounder in Canon's RF full-frame lineup, sitting just below the R5 II in resolution while matching it for speed.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark III (2025)
- Working photographers who need a single body for both stills and serious video work
- Sports and wildlife shooters who need 40fps burst shooting with reliable subject tracking
- Hybrid content creators producing 4K and 6K footage alongside high-resolution stills
- Enthusiasts upgrading from the EOS R6 Mark II who want faster AF and more resolution
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The eos r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £300 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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