Canon EOS R6 Mark II
full-frame · 2022
Sony α9 III
Global shutter · 24.6 MP · 120fps
Sony α9 III takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R6 Mark II lands at 91 and Sony α9 III at 94. That puts Sony α9 III ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R6 Mark II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony α9 III if…
- ✓First full-frame global-shutter camera
- ✓120 fps at full resolution (14-bit RAW)
- ✓Sync flash to any shutter speed up to 1/80000 s
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
Sony α9 IIICompared on the video sub-score
Sony α9 III leads on video (92 vs 87).
Ergonomics
Sony α9 IIICompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Sony α9 III leads on ergonomics (92 vs 86).
Value for money
Canon EOS R6 Mark IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R6 Mark II more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $5,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Sony α9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Sensor | — | 24.6 MP global-shutter CMOS |
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Max shutter | — | 1/80000 s electronic |
| Burst | — | Up to 120 fps full-res JPG / 14-bit RAW |
| Video | — | Up to 4K (3840×2160) at 120 fps |
| AF | — | 759 phase-detect points (still) / 627 (video) |
| ISO | — | ISO 250–25600 native (125–51200 extended) |
| Weight | — | 702 g (with battery + card) |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony α9 III
- +First full-frame global-shutter camera
- +120 fps at full resolution (14-bit RAW)
- +Sync flash to any shutter speed up to 1/80000 s
- −24.6 MP feels conservative for the price
- −$5,999 body-only
- −ISO range tops at 25600 native
FAQ: Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Sony α9 III
Which is better, Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony α9 III? +
Sony α9 III scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R6 Mark II worth the price? +
At $2,499, Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony α9 III worth the price? +
At $5,999, Sony α9 III delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in af.
Does Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony α9 III last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for video, Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony α9 III? +
Sony α9 III — leads on video (92 vs 87). Compared on the video sub-score.
Which is better for ergonomics, Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Sony α9 III? +
Sony α9 III — leads on ergonomics (92 vs 86). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.