Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6 Mark II→Canon EOS R6 Mark III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R6 Mark II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R6 Mark III
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Resolution32MP vs 24MP (+8MP)
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Burst rate40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) vs 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
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Generation3 years newer (2025 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,799 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ↓ |
| Weight | 670g body only | 670g (body with battery and card) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) |
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