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Canon EOS R6 II vs Canon EOS R6 III

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The R6 II wins 3 of 7 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the R6 III wins 4 (resolution, stabilization, max video). The R6 II is $800 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.The low-light event camera. Its 24MP sensor stays clean at ISO 12,800, and the 40fps electronic shutter catches moments other cameras miss.
4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization, max video.
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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R6 II138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm · 670 g
  • Canon EOS R6 III138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm · 699 g

Where they differ

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R6 IIR6 III
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,999BEST$2,799
CameraFits score9.09.4BEST
PHOTO
Resolution24.2 MP32.5 MPBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stops8.5 stopsBEST
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K7KBEST
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 120p
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.16.5 ms · 4K full width, CineD14.3 ms · 4K full width, DPReview
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-Log3C-Log2/C-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.ProRes RAW over HDMIInternal Canon RAW (+ ProRes RAW over HDMI)
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.580 shotsBEST510 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.670 gBEST699 g
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-IICFexpress B + SD UHS-II

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