Canon

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body

A solid mid-range mirrorless + dslr camera for photographers and content creators, leading with 32.5 MP.

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
32.5 MPfull-frameCFexpress Type BUHS II SDCanon RF
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Why we rate it

  • Phase detection AF
  • Eye AF
  • Animal eye AF
  • Above-average resolution
  • No stacked sensor
  • No global shutter
Score profile

Where the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body wins and loses

Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras class
SensorAutofocusPerformanceStabilisati…Body5987878787
Sensor
59
Autofocus
87
Performance
87
Stabilisation
87
Body
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Sensor

Sensor typefull-frame
Sensor formatFull-frame
Resolution32.5 MP

Autofocus

Phase detection AFYes
Eye AFYes
Animal eye AFYes
Vehicle / object AFYes

Performance

Burst speed40

Stabilisation

In-body stabilisationYes
IBIS stops8.5

Body

Dual card slotsYes
Card slot 1CFexpress Type B
Card slot 2UHS II SD
CFexpress supportYes

Release

MountCanon RF

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Head to head

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body vs Canon Canon EOS R5 Body Camera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SensorAutofocusPerformanceStabilisati…Body
Canon EOS R6 Mark III BodyCanon EOS R5 Body Camera
 CanonCanon EOS R6 Mark III BodyThis pageCanonCanon EOS R5 Body Camera
Overall score67 /10068 /100Better
Resolution32.5 MP45 MPBetter
Sensor typefull-frameCMOS
Video max resolution8
Burst FPS40Better20
Who it's for

Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need stacked sensor, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body?

Its phase detection af stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Canon EOS R5 Body Camera?

The Canon EOS R5 Body Camera scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.