EOS R6vs Z6 III
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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