Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Canon EOS R6 Mark III leads Canon EOS R8 Mark II overall by 24 points (78 vs 54 out of 100).
  • Key differences: max video resolution, where Canon EOS R6 Mark III has 6960 × 4640 vs 3840 × 2160 px; ISO max, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 102,400 vs 64,000; megapixels, where Canon EOS R6 Mark III has 32.5 vs 24.2 MP; battery life (CIPA shots), where Canon EOS R6 Mark III has 510 vs 340; viewfinder resolution, where Canon EOS R6 Mark III has 3,690,000 vs 2,360,000.
  • Best value: Canon EOS R8 Mark II (from $1,899) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Canon EOS R6 Mark III leads overall
Canon EOS R6 Mark III · 83 overall, #2 of 39
78
Canon EOS R8 Mark II · 66 overall, #20 of 39
54
Key differences
  • Max Video ResolutionCanon EOS R6 Mark III 6960 × 4640 vs 3840 × 2160 px
  • ISO MaxCanon EOS R8 Mark II 102,400 vs 64,000
  • MegapixelsCanon EOS R6 Mark III 32.5 vs 24.2 MP
  • Battery LifeCanon EOS R6 Mark III 510 vs 340
  • Viewfinder ResolutionCanon EOS R6 Mark III 3,690,000 vs 2,360,000

Scores by Category

EOS R6 Mark III wins 5 of 7 categories

CategoryEOS R6 Mark IIIEOS R8 Mark IILead
Sensor
Tie
Autofocus
+100
Video
+36
Performance
+25
Connectivity & Storage
+100
Physical & Battery
Tie
Display & Viewfinder
+23

Physical Comparison

699 g546 g
EOS R6 Mark IIIEOS R8 Mark II

EOS R6 Mark III is 153 g (28%) heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Sensor

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
Sensor Size
Megapixels
32.5 MP34% more
24.2 MP
Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Yes
Yes
ISO Max
64,000
102,40060% more

Autofocus

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
AF Points
1,053
N/A

Video

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
Max Video Resolution
6960 × 4640 px
3840 × 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
180 fps
180 fps
Video Bit Depth
10
10

Performance

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
Burst Speed (mechanical)
12 fps
N/A
Burst Speed (electronic)
40 fps
40 fps

Display & Viewfinder

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
LCD Size
3 in
3 in
LCD Resolution
1,620,000
1,620,000
Viewfinder Resolution
3,690,00056% more
2,360,000

Connectivity & Storage

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
Dual Card Slots
Yes
N/A
Weather Sealing
Yes
N/A

Physical & Battery

Feature
EOS R6 Mark III
EOS R8 Mark II
Weight
699 g
546 g22% less
Battery Life (CIPA shots)
51050% more
340
Dimensions
13.84 × 9.84 × 8.84 cm
13.14 × 9.00 × 7.97 cm

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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