EOS R6 Mark IIIvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The eos r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-e4 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-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £699 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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