Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II
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Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 6000 x 3164 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
- Introduced September 2021
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Announced November 2022
- Older Model is Canon R6
Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Canon R3 and Canon R6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the R6 II (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R3 was launched 13 months earlier than the R6 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R3 matches up versus the R6 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R3 & Canon EOS R6 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon R3 Gallery & Canon R6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R6 II
R3 | R6 II | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 4150k | 1620k | Clearer screen (+2530k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon R3
R6 II | R3 | |||
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Announced | November 2022 | September 2021 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R6 II
R3 | R6 II | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R3 has physical dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 II has sizing of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon R3 and Canon R6 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R3 vs the R6 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R3 and R6 II is 52 and 61 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and R6 II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older R3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon R3 vs Canon R6 II Specifications
Canon EOS R3 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS R3 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2021-09-14 | 2022-11-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | 4897 |
Cross focus points | - | 1053 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Available lenses | 27 | 35 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/64000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 6000x3164 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1015g (2.24 lb) | 680g (1.50 lb) |
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 Overall score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4086 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E19 | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Price at release | $6,000 | $2,499 |