Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Canon EOS R6
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 1440 g ; Canon EOS R6: 680 g
- Sensor size: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 36 x 24 mm ; Canon EOS R6: 35.9 x 23.9 mm
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Canon EOS R6: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: LP-E19 lithium-ion battery ; Canon EOS R6: LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Canon EOS R6 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS-1D X Mark III | EOS R6 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 158 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm | 138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4 mm |
| Weight | 1440 g | 680 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 36 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (expandable to 50-819200) | Auto, 100-102400 (extends to 50-204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| AF points | — | 1,053 automatic AF zones |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | — | 20 fps |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | — | 12 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis |
| Rated stops | — | Up to 8 stops |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CFexpress type B | SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E19 lithium-ion battery | LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 360 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 510 shots |