Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 2022 ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 2025
- Weight: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 670 g ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 699 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 6026 x 4017 ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 6983 x 4655
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 24.2 ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 32.50
- AF points: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 4,897 selectable positions (stills) ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 6,097 selectable positions (stills)
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 7K RAW (6960 x 3672)
- Battery: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: LP-E6P lithium-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 450 shots (power saving) ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 390 shots (power saving)
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 760 shots (power saving) ; Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 620 shots (power saving)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS R6 Mark III (32.50).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Canon EOS R6 Mark II (450 shots (power saving)).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Canon EOS R6 Mark II (760 shots (power saving)).
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS R6 Mark III |
| Year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 670 g | 699 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 6026 x 4017 | 6983 x 4655 |
| Total megapixels | 25.6 | 34.20 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 32.50 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6960 x 4640 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (extends to 50-204800) | Auto, 100-64000 (extends to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 8 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| AF points | 4,897 selectable positions (stills) | 6,097 selectable positions (stills) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) | 7K RAW (6960 x 3672) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery | LP-E6P lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 450 shots (power saving) | 390 shots (power saving) |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 760 shots (power saving) | 620 shots (power saving) |