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Canon R3 vs Canon R6

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
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Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon R3 versus Canon R6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the R6 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R3 was brought out 15 months later than the R6 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R3 matches up against the R6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R6

 R3 R6 
ReleasedSeptember 2021July 2020Fresher by 15 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1620kCrisper display (+2530k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon R3

 R6 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R6

 R3 R6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 features outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R3 versus the R6.

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and R6 is 52 and 61 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and R6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon R3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher R3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography highlights
Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (1,015g)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Canon R6
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/64,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (760 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (360 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (760 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,015g)
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (760 shots)
has dual storage slots
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (360 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging factors
Canon R6 Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 pxls)
does have mic jack
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
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Canon R3 vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Canon R6
 Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2020-07-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 6072
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Canon RF
Amount of lenses 27 17
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $6,000 $2,499