EOS R6 Mark IIIvs X-H2
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | X-H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Commercial | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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