Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6 Mark II→Canon EOS M3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

£2099

2022

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M3

£150 (-£1,949)

2015

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The EOS M3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R6 Mark II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6 Mark II	EOS M3
Price	£2,099	£150
Released	2022	2015	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p	1080p/30p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses)	—
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic	4.2fps	↓
Battery Life	~760 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	670g body only	366g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification	None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon RF mount (full-frame)	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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