EOS R6 Mark IIIvs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The eos r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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