EOS R6 Mark IIIvs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The eos r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the z5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| 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 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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