EOS R6 Mark IIIvs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The eos r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| 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/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| 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 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| 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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