Compare Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,799 USD (Body Only at launch) and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Approx. 138.4 x 98.4 x 88.4 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 699g (including battery and memory card) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Canon RF Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather sealing | Yes; dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy chassis | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Full-Frame CMOS (High-speed readout) | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Resolution | 32.5 Megapixels (Effective) | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO range | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to L: 50 and H: 102,400) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS); up to 8.5 stops of coordinated control | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (approx. 1.62 million dots) | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 0.5-inch OLED EVF; approx. 3.69 million dots; 120fps refresh rate | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | Up to 1,053 AF zones (Stills); 897 zones (Movie) | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| AF System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | Human (Eye/Face/Head/Body), Animal (Dogs/Cats/Birds/Horses), and Vehicles | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 12fps (Mechanical); 40fps (Electronic) with 0.5s Pre-shooting | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, HEIF (10-bit), JPEG (8-bit) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 7K Open Gate (up to 30p); 4K DCI/UHD (up to 120p); Full HD (up to 180p) | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | 12-bit RAW Light (Internal); 10-bit 4:2:2 (H.265 / HEVC) | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A); supports 12-bit RAW output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | 1 slot |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz (802.11ac) | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2); Full-size HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | LP-E6P (high-amperage battery required for high-speed features) | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 510 shots (LCD) / 270 shots (EVF) in Power Saving mode | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Supported via USB Power Adapter PD-E2 or PD-E1 | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | EOS R6 Mark III Body, Battery Pack LP-E6P, Battery Charger LC-E6, Strap ER-EOS, Shoe Cover, and Body Cap | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $2,799 USD (Body Only at launch) | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | EOS R6 Mark III - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |