Camera Comparison
Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Canon EOS R8
Key Differences
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III has a better evf resolution (5.76M dots vs 2.36M dots).
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III has a better battery life (evf) (520 shots vs 220 shots).
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III has a better battery life (lcd) (760 shots vs 370 shots).
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- Canon EOS R8 has a better price (msrp) ($1,499 vs $2,799).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI Stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 32.5 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Max Image Size | 7K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 102400 | 100 – 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 204800 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | − |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 40 fps | 40 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 150 shots | 120 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 7K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 180p | Up to 180p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | C-Log 2 / C-Log 3 / HLG / HDR-PQ | C-Log 3 / HDR-PQ |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Mono |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 1,053 | 1,053 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -7 EV | -6.5 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 1.62M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,799 | $1,499 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 138.4×98.4×88.4 mm | 132.5×86.1×70 mm |
| Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 461g (1.02 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 520 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 760 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Type | LP-E6P | LP-E17 |
