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Canon R6 vs Sony FX3

Portability
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Refreshed by Canon R6 II
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R6 and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 was announced 7 months prior to the FX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the R6 matches up against the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 R6 FX3 
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon R6

		

		

			
 FX3 R6 
LaunchedFebruary 2021July 2020More modern by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R6 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 R6 FX3 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R6 features outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Check out the Canon R6 and Sony FX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the R6 versus the FX3.
Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and FX3 is 61 and 62 respectively.
Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and FX3.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon R6 to offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
84
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Sony FX3
78
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (102,400)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery power (360 shots)
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Sony FX3 Travel photography factors
67
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
71
 great battery (600 shots)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 display is selfie friendly
 MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
78
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
77
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery (600 shots)
 2 card slots
 MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Sony FX3
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
77
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone support
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Canon R6 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS R6Sony FX3
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R6 Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 102400 102400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 6072 759
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 17 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 360 shots 600 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $2,499 $3,900